Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary, Packenham
Church of St Mary, Packenham — church in Pakenham, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston · 2.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary, Packenham is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 2.4 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Norman-medieval church located in Packenham, East of England. Established in 1150, it is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The church is also part of the Breckland Farmland Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 52.2679, 0.8269
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Pakenham
- Postcode
- IP31 2LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526618 (CC0)
- commons: Pakenham Church from the south-west - geograph.org.uk - 1586295.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Packenham?
- Church of St Mary, Packenham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 2LN), in the parish of Pakenham.
- When was Church of St Mary, Packenham built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary, Packenham a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Packenham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Packenham a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Packenham is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary, Packenham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Packenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Packenham?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 2LN.