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St Mary's Church, Washbrook

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St Mary's Church, Washbrook — church in Washbrook, Suffolk, England, UK.

St Mary's Church, Washbrook, historic churches in Suffolk

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Ipswich · 4.9 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mary's Church, Washbrook is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1866. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Washbrook, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0415°, 1.0746°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Washbrook, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an isolated position in fields about 3 miles (5 km) west of the centre of Ipswich.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

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 Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Washbrook, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an isolated position in fields about 3 miles (5 km) west of the centre of Ipswich.

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Background

History

The oldest fabric in the church dates from the 12th century, but most is from the 14th century. In 1866 the church was restored by Edmund Buckton Lamb, and a north baptistry was added.

Architecture

The 14th-century stone carving in the chancel is "exquisite". This is to be found in the six-bay arcades, the window tracery, the stalls with canopies, the sedilia and piscina, and an Easter sepulchre. In the baptistry is a 15th-century font with an octagonal bowl. This is carried on pilaster shafts with four carved lions. Under the bowl are carvings of angels holding shields, alternating with roses and acanthus-like leaves.

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Coordinates
52.0415, 1.0746
County
Suffolk
District
Babergh
Parish
Copdock and Washbrook
Postcode
IP8 3HG
Parliamentary constituency
South Suffolk
Established
1866
Nearest railway station
Ipswich4.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary's Church, Washbrook?
St Mary's Church, Washbrook is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP8 3HG), in the parish of Copdock and Washbrook.
When was St Mary's Church, Washbrook built?
Built or established in 1866.
Is St Mary's Church, Washbrook a listed building?
St Mary's Church, Washbrook is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Mary's Church, Washbrook a protected site?
Yes — St Mary's Church, Washbrook is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Mary's Church, Washbrook free to visit?
Yes, St Mary's Church, Washbrook is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary's Church, Washbrook?
The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP8 3HG.