Listed building or place reference: HE1459 Historic site reference Property St. James Church & Vicarage Road name St. James Street Parish St. Helier LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 3 Category Church and Chapel. Statement of significance A good quality example of an early 19th century Gothic Revival style church, with notable west front, and late 19th century vicarage inspired by Victorian Gothic and Arts and Crafts styles. Context n/a External Description The church is in early 19th century Gothic Revival style and provides a powerful focal point for the area. Most notable is the unusual west front with its slim twin towers with foliated pinnacles - a fine example of this ornate and decorative style (restored early C21). The building is constructed of rubble granite masonry and cement decoration with embattled walls and a 5-sided canted apse at the east end; with a triple hipped slate roof running east-to-west. Three examples of 19th century leaded and stained glass windows survive in the west end but most windows are now empty of their original stained glass, although the stone mullions and limestone tracery survive. The adjacent vicarage was built in 1894 with features inspired by Victorian Gothic and the Arts and Crafts fashions popular at the time. It has an asymmetrical composition and is constructed of rock-faced dressed granite with prominent gables, a porch and variety of bay windows. The red tiled roof has raised verges with gable kneelers and tall chimneystacks reminiscent of vernacular architecture. A fine decorative example of 19th century iron railings unites the site, fronting the west end of the church and the vicarage. Internal Description The interiors have been refurbished and remodelled in late C20 and early C21, but retain some heritage interest. The church interior is an early example of the Gothick style fashionable during this period. The nave has a pendant plaster ceiling carried on 2 rows of slim clustered cast iron columns, with oak galleries. There are stone staircases with cast iron balustrade within the towers. The former chancel retains its archway and integral aumbry. The interior of the vicarage retains many features of note including a fine staircase with stained glass stair windows, an interesting arrangement of fireplaces including some set in the corner of the rooms, and a panelled chimneypiece within an arched niche. Special interest Architectural,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size 2015-10-02 Schedule Schedule Listed Building Grade 3 524 KB 2013-02-22 ILAP Notices Schedule Listed Building grade 3 673 KB Back to search results
gov.je