Old Church of St James, Exmoor National Park

Name: Old Church of St James
Address: Exmoor National Park, United Kingdom

#50 among attractions in Exmoor National Park

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The Old St James's Church is a former church in the village of Upton, Somerset, England, of which only the tower remains, overlooking Wimbleball Lake. The tower is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church was declared redundant on 4 November 1971, and was vested in the Trust on 24 May 1973. ()

Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 51°3'19"N, 3°27'34"W

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Old Church of St James – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of All Saints, Church of All Saints, All Saints' Church, Brendon Hills.

4 miW
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Church
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Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
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Bridge
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Town
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Forts and castles
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4.7 miNE
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