Visit Colwall St James Church
St Jame's Church Colwall, Colwall, Herefordshire, WR13 6EG
Situated just over a mile southwest of the village, the church marks the earlier village community of Colwall. However in 1860, the development of the railway through the Malvern Hills to the village dramatically transformed the geography of the area. Despite this transformation, St James remains the village church and an integral part of the community.
A church has been on this site since Saxon times serving a farming community where agricultural activities included hunting on the local chase. The first Rector listed was Gerard de Eugines in 1275 and at that time the church would have consisted of a chancel, the nave and the south aisle.
Entry to the existing church is through a late Norman south doorway with colonettes having trumpet-scallop capitals. The south aisle with a 5 bay arcade is 13th century and projecting south from the west end of the aisle is the tower began in the 14th century with a 15th century top.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 10.00 - 13.00
Location & directions
St Jame's Church Colwall, Colwall, Herefordshire, WR13 6EG
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
