St. James Churchyard in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire

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Whaley Bridge, High Peak Borough, Derbyshire SK23 7DY England

Coordinates: 53.31533, -1.99188
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Taxal St James

The church stands on a slope above the river Goyt, in the hamlet of Taxal, which is within the Peak District National Park, approximately one mile from Whaley Bridge. There has been a church at Taxal since the 12th century. The first recorded rector was in 1287.

Part of the tower is very old and possibly 12th century. The tower has six bells, which are rung every Sunday and for special occasions.

The church itself has been enlarged and restored mostly in the 17th and 19th centuries. There are several interesting memorials. Of particular interest is a slate slab on the floor between the choir stalls, on which are inscribed 18 names with the date of death of the Jodrell family, (of Jodrell Bank) who are buried in the chancel, dating from 1375-1756. Included is Roger Jauderell, who fought and died at the battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Also of interest is a memorial to the Yeomen of the Mouth, (King's food taster during the reign of George II), who died in 1768. There is a well preserved coat of arms of Queen Ann, 1702-14, over the south door.

St James' Church in the hamlet of Taxal remains a haven of peace and beauty in an ever increasingly busy and noisy world.

Postcode: SK23 7DY

Opening Times
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12.30 - 3.30pm
Easter to end of September

Telephone: 01663 733 968

Service Times

Sunday 8am Communion
11am Morning Worship (not on 1st Sunday)
1st Sunday 6.30pm Evensong