Church of St. James, Buttermere, Wiltshire

S. JAMES, BUTTERMERE, WILTSHIRE - This small church, the total length of which is not 60 feet, has been almost rebuilt by Mr. R. J. Withers. The plan comprises chancel and nave, with a good plain bell-gable (of timber) between the two. It will accommodate 75 persons, and cost only £450. Mr Withers has done the work very successfully, although the circumstances of the ease were difficult; since the restoration was begun without professional advice by a local builder, who had already prepared some details now effectively made use of. The walls are of flint with Bath-stone dressings; the roofs and wood work generally of deal. The old font, pulpit, and altar-rails are preserved from the old church, and the old roof-tiles are used again. The east and west windows are filled with quarry glass, manufactured by Lavers. [Ecclesiologist February 1856 page 78]

LISTING TEXT - Anglican parish church. 1855-6 by R J Withers on site of earlier building within earthworks of medieval village. Flint with stone dressing, tiled roof. Door at north-west corner within flush gable. Trefoiled lancet windows but 2-light windows on south and stepped lancets at east end. Interior: Nave and chancel within one vessel. Nave of 3 bays with arch-braced collar beam roof trusses. Scissor trussed rafters to chancel. Fittings: Font C12 or C19 copy, limestone bowl with zig-zag. Pulpit; C18-C19 stained oak octagon. Lectern: C19 carved oak eagle. Stained softwood pews.

Reference        Ecclesiologist February 1856 page 78
ICBS 04911     Rebuild     Grant approved