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Church of St Andrew

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St Andrew — church in Westhall, Suffolk, England, UK.

Church of St Andrew, historic churches in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Brampton · 3.2 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Andrew is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Westhall, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3683°, 1.5582°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Andrew's Church is located in the village of Westhall near Halesworth. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Waveney and Blyth, part of the archdeaconry of Suffolk, and the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

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Background

Architecture

The church is of flint construction and comprises a nave, south aisle chancel and tower. The unusual layout is due to the church having been extended from the original Norman building and the original church becoming what is now the church's south aisle. The eastern entrance dates from around 1100 and stonework including depictions of humans and animals including bird head grotesques and human-animal hybrids as well as unfinished faces are still visible.

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Coordinates
52.3683, 1.5582
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Westhall
Postcode
IP19 8NU
Parliamentary constituency
Waveney Valley
Established
1201
Nearest railway station
Brampton3.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Andrew?
Church of St Andrew is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP19 8NU), in the parish of Westhall.
When was Church of St Andrew built?
Built or established in 1201.
Is Church of St Andrew a listed building?
Church of St Andrew is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Andrew a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Andrew is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Andrew free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Andrew is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Andrew?
The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 8NU.