St. James, Bourton, Berkshire

Description

The church of St. James, built by public subscription on a site given by Thomas Tucker esq. who also contributed £500 to its erection, is an edifice of stone in the Decorated style, consisting of chancel, nave, south porch and a western bell-gable containing 2 bells: the organ, presented by the first vicar, was opened May 22nd, 1881: in 1907 a vestry was built on the north aide, and heating apparatus provided, at a cost of about £300: the church was restored in 1873, and affords 140 sittings: a churchyard, the gift of Mr. J. T. Painton Smith, was provided in 1897.

Church Records

The register dates from the year 1860.