A Baildon church is planned to reopen early in March after being rebuilt 23 yards from its original position.

St James's, a Grade II listed building, was closed in April to enable it to be dismantled and rebuilt as part of a £750,000 project, financed by selling part of the site for housing.

The Reverend Canon John Nowell said the parish received £950,000 for the housing land and was left with a £150,000 surplus after paying for the church rebuilding and professional fees.

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