The medieval Church of St James in Skillington stands in its churchyard in the village. At the north-east and south-east angles of the nave are fragments of long and short work of an early church. The rest of the fabric is Early English and Decorated with 15th century additions. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}{6} In 1865 the vicar, the Revd Charles Hudson, was killed while climbing on the Matterhorn and there are two stained glass windows to his memory. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {7}