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Church of St Mary

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St Mary — church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.

Church of St Mary, historic churches in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Halesworth · 6.3 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3171°, 1.4264°.

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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

The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church in Huntingfield, Suffolk. The church is a grade I listed building. It is noted for its highly decorated ceiling.

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Background

History

The church dates to the Medieval period. The nave contains a 12th-century window opening. The chancel dates to the 13th or 14th century. The tower dates to the 15th century. The arched nave ceiling is highly decorated with paintings. Norman Scarfe notes that "between 1859 and 1882 that over £2,000 was spent on the church". The church was altered during the Victorian restoration in 1858 to 1859 and in 1896 to 1906. On 7 December 1966, the church was designated a grade I listed building.

Visiting

St Mary's is part of the Benefice of Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield and Cookley in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The church stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England.

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Coordinates
52.3171, 1.4264
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Huntingfield
Postcode
IP19 0PR
Parliamentary constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Halesworth6.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Mary?
Church of St Mary is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP19 0PR), in the parish of Huntingfield.
When was Church of St Mary built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Mary?
The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 0PR.