St James' Church, Great Packington

Coordinates: 52°27′15″N 1°39′47″W / 52.4542°N 1.6631°W / 52.4542; -1.6631
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St James' Church (photo 2008)
Bonomi's plans for the church (left) and Blickling Park mausoleum (right)

St James' Church is an 18th-century chapel situated in the grounds of

Grade I listed building
.

The church was built in 1789 to a design by architect Joseph Bonomi for the Earl of Aylesford as a private family chapel. It is said to commemorate the recovery of George III from insanity.

The red brick church, in neo-classical style, has an unusual square plan with four corner turrets topped with domes and

finials
.

It houses an organ built by Thomas Parker, to specifications outlined by

The Elusive English Organ
.

References

  1. National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies
    .

52°27′15″N 1°39′47″W / 52.4542°N 1.6631°W / 52.4542; -1.6631