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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Edmund

In or near Kessingland.

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St Edmund — church in Kessingland, Suffolk, England, UK.

Church of St Edmund, historic churches in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Mutford Thorpe · 4.5 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Edmund is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1450, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.5 km away.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Church of St Edmund is a Grade I listed church located in Kessingland, Suffolk, in the East of England. Established in 1450, it showcases Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is adjacent to the Pakefield to Easton Bavents Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Coordinates
52.4159, 1.7157
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Kessingland
Postcode
NR33 7TP
Parliamentary constituency
Lowestoft
Established
1450
Nearest railway station
Mutford Thorpe4.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Edmund?
Church of St Edmund is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR33 7TP), in the parish of Kessingland.
What is Church of St Edmund?
Church of St Edmund — church in Kessingland, Suffolk, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Edmund?
The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR33 7TP.
When was Church of St Edmund built?
Built or established in 1450.
Is Church of St Edmund a listed building?
Church of St Edmund is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Edmund a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Edmund is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Edmund free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Edmund is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Edmund?
The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR33 7TP.