Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
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Church of St Mary — church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth · 6.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary is located in Suffolk, postcode IP19 0PR. The nearest railway station is Halesworth, which is 6.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3171°, 1.4264°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church in Huntingfield, Suffolk. The church is a grade I listed building. It is noted for its highly decorated ceiling.
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Background
History
The church dates to the Medieval period. The nave contains a 12th-century window opening. The chancel dates to the 13th or 14th century. The tower dates to the 15th century. The arched nave ceiling is highly decorated with paintings. Norman Scarfe notes that "between 1859 and 1882 that over £2,000 was spent on the church". The church was altered during the Victorian restoration in 1858 to 1859 and in 1896 to 1906. On 7 December 1966, the church was designated a grade I listed building.
Visiting
St Mary's is part of the Benefice of Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield and Cookley in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The church stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3171, 1.4264
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Huntingfield
- Postcode
- IP19 0PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527081 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary, Huntingfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St.Mary the Virgin Church, Huntingfield - geograph.org.uk - 1171849.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 IP19 0PR), in the parish of Huntingfield.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP19 0PR.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- 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 Halesworth, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 0PR.