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St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts

Hertfordshire

Overview

Address

Roydon Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8JZ
Where to find this church

Opening times

Open on Sunday afternoons from May to the end of September and otherwise by arrangement IN ADVANCE by calling/texting 07885 462680. For any other information regarding the Church please contact Dean Wigzell.

Phone number

07553+473288

Email address

dwigzell@thecct.org.uk

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About this Church

A local treasure unchanged for 200 years

St James' has been a landmark for seven centuries. Built on a hillside above the River Lea, its embattled buttressed tower was a steering point for those on the water and a waymark for those on the ancient route to London. The church's unspoiled interior has hardly been touched since Georgian times and features unusually high box pews and a three-decker pulpit. Monuments include that of a local nobleman, Sir Edward Baesh, who is shown kneeling opposite his wife.

To donate by text, please text 'SAB' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.

Access Information

Grassed paths around the churchyard. 2 steps leading down into the church. 45m from car park to entrance.

Facilities & Hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a small number of them have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. 

  • Church Available for Hire

History & Further Information

Useful information:

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

Historic churches in Bedfordshire Essex Greater London Hertfordshire Guide

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

Directions

4 miles south east of Ware on B181

Transport

Nearest railway station: Roydon (1 mile).

Community Information

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