There was a chapel on the site before 1095, when the parish of Quedgeley was formed. In the 12th century, Margaret Mautravers gave land to the chapel upon which the church was built. At this time it was also known as St. Mary Magdalene.[3][4]
St James' Church itself was built in 1210. The
pews, and baptismal font were added. The vestry was added around 1887, at the same time as the organ chamber and the south-facing porch on the tower.[4][5][6]
Architecture
Flag of St James Church Quedgeley, flown outside the church[7]
The building is made from ashlar with a Cotswold stone roof. The opening between the nave and north aisle consists of three bays in the 13th century style.[4] There is an Elizabethan style panelled roof with styled bosses and the Arnold and Barrow families coat of arms.[5]
The undecorated circular font, from the 12th Century, is contained within octagonal stone with mosaic panels.[4]
In the south aisle the east window consists of ancient medieval glass with ornamental stone surroundings.[5]
References
^"Quedgeley". Bristish History. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
