Monument record 1592800000 - Site of St James church
Summary
Built by the architect Cecil Brown, in 1938. The plan was not completed. The church consists of a tall sanctuary, with a lady chapel at the north end and a baptistry on the south end. To the east of these chpels there are low vestries. The walls are brick, apart from the opening where the proposed nave should have joined the chancel, this wall is of weatherboarding. The condition of the church was reported in 1968 as being "not very good".
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Modern - 1938 AD to 1938 AD)
Description
Built by the architect Cecil Brown, in 1938. The plan was not completed. The church consists of a tall sanctuary, with al ady chapel at the north end and a baptistry on the south end. To the east of these chpels there are low vestries. The walls are brick, apart from the opening where the proposed nave should have joined the chancel, this wall is of weatherboarding. The condition of the church was reported in 1968 as being "not very good" (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>XYSBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE). BF051364; NBR 51364; NRHE insert 2002. [Mapped feature: #52926 ]
Location
| Grid reference | SU 85134 95170 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST WYCOMBE RURAL, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
May 20 2026 8:26AM
