About Parish Church of St James
Among the Church of England congregations of Dorset, Parish Church of St James gathers in Melbury Sampford. The church serves Melbury Sampford together with the villages and towns nearby. We do not currently hold service times for this church; a quick phone call will confirm the weekly pattern.
The building dates from 1150. It holds a Grade I listed status, which recognises its architectural and historic importance and limits what may be altered.
The congregation shares in a long history of worship in England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Melbury Sampford lies within Dorset, whose county town is Dorchester. The church forms part of the wider Church of England presence across Dorset.
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The building
- Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Building details from Wikidata, available under CC0.
Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Parish Church of St James?⌄
Parish Church of St James is in Melbury Sampford, Dorset.
What denomination is Parish Church of St James?⌄
Parish Church of St James worships within the Church of England stream of Christianity. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country.
How old is Parish Church of St James?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is a Grade I listed building.
When are services at Parish Church of St James?⌄
Service times for Parish Church of St James are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is Parish Church of St James accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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