Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Giles
In or near Fornham All Saints.
Church of St Giles — church in Risby, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 5.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Giles is a parish church in Suffolk, East of England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. Named after Giles. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area IP28.
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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 Giles is a Grade I listed church located in Risby, Suffolk, in the East of England. Established in 1150, it reflects Norman-medieval architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its Breckland farmland.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2660, 0.6396
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Risby
- Postcode
- IP28 6RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2318667 (CC0)
- commons: St Giles church Risby Suffolk (496848096).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Giles?
- Church of St Giles is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6RQ), in the parish of Risby.
- What is Church of St Giles?
- Church of St Giles — church in Risby, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Giles?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 6RQ.
- When was Church of St Giles built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Giles a listed building?
- Church of St Giles is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Giles a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Giles is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Giles free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Giles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Giles?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6RQ.