St James' Church, Jacobstow

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St James’ Church, Jacobstow is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England. The church has records dating back to the 13th century. In 1270 the bishop admitted Richard de Cetrefort to the rectory, with Sir Henry de Champernowne as patron. Around 1297, William, a local chaplain, was imprisoned at Launceston Castle for refusing to give up part of his income to the Crown.

The present building dates from the 15th century, replacing an earlier church. In 1886, the chancel was rebuilt and the nave roof was replaced by architect Otho Bathurst Peter of Launceston. During the work, the windows were repaired, the church was reseated, the aisles’ roofs were renewed, stonework was cleaned and repointed, and the chancel walls were rebuilt on their old lines. Two new windows were added to the chancel, and the floors were renewed with a tiled chancel floor. The church reopened on 4 August 1886 by the Bishop of Truro.

The organ, built by J Trudgian & Son, is housed here. The church is in a joint parish with another parish.