There has been a Church of England village church standing in Clanfield since 1305 and the West Window dates back to that church when John de Clanfield was the first rector. Unfortunately it is made of soft sandstone and is therefore weathered by the wind and rain that blow across the churchyard. It is not widely known that the church is self funded by its parishioners and we already struggle to pay the bills for heating and lighting etc. When it comes to extra needs we can fund half the money but need your help to find the rest. Please see if amid all the other claims on your money at Christmas you could perhaps send us some money to help keep this village church ready to meet your needs for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals in the future.

St James, Clanfield