---
title: "St James the Great Church, Ince"
description: "Located in Ince, Cheshire, England. Built Medieval period. Diocese of Chester. Grade II."
category: "Church"
tags: ["Church","Ince","Cheshire","United Kingdom","England","North West","Grade II","Anglican","Chester","Early English"]
canonical: "https://thebritishgazette.com/post/st-james-great-church-ince"
pubDate: "2024-09-12T23:00:00.000Z"
dateModified: "2026-08-04T08:48:36.994Z"
location: "Ince, Cheshire, England"
address: "Ince, Chester"
postcode: "CH2 4NN"
built: "Medieval period"
dedications: ["James the Great"]
diocese: "Chester"
grade: "Grade II"
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---

## St James the Great Church, Ince

St James' Church is an active Anglican parish church located in the village of Ince, Cheshire, England.


### Overview

St James' Church is an active Anglican parish church located in the village of Ince, Cheshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building and part of the diocese of Chester. 

The church has a rich history, with a Norman chapel once standing on the site. The present church, built in the medieval period, features a tower and part of the chancel from that time. The chancel is decorated in 14th-century style and has a three-light window. The church also has a Jacobean altar table, 17th-century altar rails, and a two-tier candelabrum from 1724. The nave, aisle, and porch were rebuilt in 1854, and the tower was raised by two courses. 

The churchyard wall is also a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stained glass windows by Kempe and a ring of three bells, two of which date back to the 17th century. T

he parish registers begin in 1687, and the churchwardens' accounts start in 1749. In the churchyard, there is a war grave of a Royal Navy sailor from World War II.

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### Further Information

[A Church Near You](https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12617/)
[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_James%27_Church,_Ince)