Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Murton Way
York, YO19 5UJ
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1149131, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q26442058, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Church of St James
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St James
The Church of St James is the Church of England parish church for Murton, a village just east of York’s urban area in North Yorkshire. Standing on Murton Way, the church remains in parish use and has held Grade II listed status since 1953.
Dating from around 1200, the original building was a plain rectangular limestone chapel serving St Thomas’ Church in Osbaldwick. After storm damage to its roof in 1834 went unrepaired, it fell into ruin and was used for a time to house pigs. Restoration followed in 1914, when the north and east sides were reconstructed, new windows and a tiled roof were installed, and a bellcote was added. A font thought to be from the 12th century arrived around 1950 after being discovered in St Thomas’ churchyard. A modest brick extension, containing an entrance lobby, toilet and kitchen, was completed in 2016.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Church of St James?⌄
Church of St James is at Murton Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5UJ.
What denomination is Church of St James?⌄
Church of St James in York belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St James building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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