St James, Ashmansworth
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A warm welcome to St James’ Church which is the oldest surviving building in Ashmansworth, with parts of the church dating from the 12th century, with a brick porch added in 1694 and the east wall rebuilt in 1745.
It is Grade I listed.
The walls show the remains of medieval wall paintings thought to date from the 14th century and the turret houses three bells dating from 1588 to 1780.
St James' church windowThe church is the last resting place of Gerald Finzi the composer, who lived in the adjacent house from 1939 to 1956. The porch features an unusual etched window that displays the initials of fifty English composers with their dates of birth, all radiating from a tree’s roots. It was created by the artist Laurence Whistler, a friend of the Finzi family.
St James' church window detail
So, they are not underground,
But as nerves and veins abound
In the growths of upper air,
And they feel the sun and rain,
And the energy again
That made them what they were!
Thomas Hardy ‘Transformations’
The North West Hampshire Benefice comprises Ashmansworth, Crux Easton, East Woodhay, Highclere and Woolton Hill Parishes.
It is Grade I listed.
The walls show the remains of medieval wall paintings thought to date from the 14th century and the turret houses three bells dating from 1588 to 1780.
St James' church windowThe church is the last resting place of Gerald Finzi the composer, who lived in the adjacent house from 1939 to 1956. The porch features an unusual etched window that displays the initials of fifty English composers with their dates of birth, all radiating from a tree’s roots. It was created by the artist Laurence Whistler, a friend of the Finzi family.
St James' church window detail
So, they are not underground,
But as nerves and veins abound
In the growths of upper air,
And they feel the sun and rain,
And the energy again
That made them what they were!
Thomas Hardy ‘Transformations’
The North West Hampshire Benefice comprises Ashmansworth, Crux Easton, East Woodhay, Highclere and Woolton Hill Parishes.
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Alan Cox
- Regular Services
Sunday
Holy Communion
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for ¾ hour
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for ¾ hour
Benefice Communion
Benefice Communion, alternating with Crux Easton: St Michael's
Alternating with Crux Easton: St Michael's every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Benefice Communion, alternating with Crux Easton: St Michael's
Alternating with Crux Easton: St Michael's every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Evensong
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 18333
Built: Early 12th Century
Architect: Unknown!
Style of worship: Book of Common Prayer
Our Patron: Bishop of Winchester & Earl of Carnarvon jointly
Archdeaconry: WINCHESTER (411)
Deanery: WHITCHURCH (41106)
Benefice: North West Hampshire (41/143CK)
Parish Legal Name: Ashmansworth (410140 41/140)
CofE Church Info: (641140 41/140)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/18333/
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Current Editor: Alan Cox
St James : Church Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire, RG20 9SP
