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St James Church, Southwick

Coordinates: 50°52′26″N 1°06′42″W / 50.87390°N 1.11175°W / 50.87390; -1.11175
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St James, Southwick
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50°52′26″N 1°06′42″W / 50.87390°N 1.11175°W / 50.87390; -1.11175
OS grid referenceSU 62594 08644
LocationSouthwick
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt James
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I
Administration
DiocesePortsmouth

St James Church, Southwick is the Church of England parish church of Southwick, Hampshire, England. The parish is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth.[1]

The church is designated a Grade I listed building by Historic England.[2]

The church has a Perpendicular tower and chancel. The west window is 14th century. Inside there is a 17th-century gallery supported by twisted wooden columns. The box pews, altar rail and pulpit also date from the 17th century. [3]

References

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  1. ^ Archbishops' Council. "St James, Southwick". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  2. ^ Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST JAMES WITHOUT THE PRIORY GATE (1167160)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  3. ^ Green, Margaret (1967). Hampshire Churches. Winton Publications Ltd.