The BMSGH microfiche of MIs for Alveston St James contains the following:
“The old church stands on a very ancient site where the original Saxon Church, probably a wooden structure, was built. The present building is only the Chancel of the last church created on this site, probably in the 18th century, but it incorporates features taken from a very much earlier building. The church was renovated by Mr. & Mrs W.C. Farrer in memory of their son in 1945. The oldest feature is the elaborately carved Tympanum of a 12th century doorway, with two carved capitals. This Tympanum is now of the South Wall.”
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