Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
In or near Offton.
Church of St Mary — church in Somersham, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Needham Market · 6.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1300, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 6.4 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in the East of England. Established in 1300, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0949, 1.0512
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Somersham
- Postcode
- IP8 4PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Established
- 1300
- Nearest railway station
- Needham Market — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526328 (CC0)
- commons: Somersham - Church of St Mary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP8 4PW), in the parish of Somersham.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Somersham, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP8 4PW.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP8 4PW.