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St James the Great Church, Norton Canes

St James the Great Church is the parish church of Norton Canes in the Cannock Chase District of Staffordshire, England. It is located on Church Road, a short distance from the village centre.

History

The first church was built on the site in 1832. Severely damaged by fire in 1888, the present building was constructed as a replacement. The construction material is local sandstone and the style is Perpendicular Gothic. The church was given Grade II* listed building status in 1951.

St James's remains an active parish church with regular services, and acts as a community hub. As the parish has passed resolutions rejecting the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Oswestry (currently Paul Thomas).

See also

  • Arthur George Raymond Bristow (1909 - 2007), an Anglican priest who was the longest serving priest in the Church of England at the time of his death

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