St James' Church, Great Packington
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
- National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies.