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St Andrew's Church, Sapiston

Norman & medievalFree admission

St Andrew's Church, Sapiston — church in Sapiston, UK.

St Andrew's Church, Sapiston, historic churches in Suffolk

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Thurston · 9.2 km
  • Free entry

About

St Andrew's Church, Sapiston is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Sapiston, UK". Coordinates: 52.3328°, 0.8172°.

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Heritage listing

St Andrew's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Sapiston, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands at the end of a track to the south of the village, adjacent to Grange Farm and near to a ford crossing the Black Bourne stream. The church served what became a deserted medieval village.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Andrew's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Sapiston, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands at the end of a track to the south of the village, adjacent to Grange Farm and near to a ford crossing the Black Bourne stream. The church served what became a deserted medieval village.

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Background

History

The oldest part of the church is the Norman south doorway which dates from the 12th century. The remainder of the nave, the chancel and the tower date from the 14th century. Two years later St Andrew's was declared redundant and was vested in the Redundant Churches Fund (the forerunner of the Churches Conservation Trust).

Architecture

Inside the church, on the north wall of the nave, are the remains of an Easter Sepulchre, an arched recess. Above this are traces of a wall painting. This depicts the martyrdom of Saint Edmund. Around the walls are benches, two of which are smaller with low seats, which were probably intended for children. The octagonal font dates form the 13th century; it is plain and has a damaged Jacobean cover. In the chancel is a piscina with an ogee head, and a blocked south window. The church contains a memorial to the local poet Robert Bloomfield, and the royal arms of George II. The four bells have been dismounted; three of them are dated 1591, 1608 and 1730 respectively.

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Coordinates
52.3328, 0.8172
County
Suffolk
District
West Suffolk
Parish
Sapiston
Postcode
IP31 1SA
Parliamentary constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Thurston9.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Andrew's Church, Sapiston?
St Andrew's Church, Sapiston is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 1SA), in the parish of Sapiston.
When was St Andrew's Church, Sapiston built?
Built or established in 1301.
Is St Andrew's Church, Sapiston a listed building?
St Andrew's Church, Sapiston is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Andrew's Church, Sapiston a protected site?
Yes — St Andrew's Church, Sapiston is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is St Andrew's Church, Sapiston free to visit?
Yes, St Andrew's Church, Sapiston is free to enter.
How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Sapiston?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 1SA. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency.