Behind Old St. James’ may be seen the grove of trees commonly called the "church bush".

In. 1968, a receiving vault was erected on the south side of Old St. James’ for the convenience of those who chose to place the remains of the deceased there, rather than open a grave during the winter months. This building bears the following inscription:

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF MR. & MRS. H.B.S. BIRCH GIVEN BY MR. & MRS. LAURIE BIRCH

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