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Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Mary

In or near Blundeston.

Anglo-SaxonFree admission4.4 · 5 Google reviews

Church of St Mary — church in Blundeston, Suffolk, England, UK.

Church of St Mary, historic churches in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Pleasurewood Hills · 2.9 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Blundeston, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5150°, 1.7030°.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Mary the Virgin Church is located in the village of Blundeston near Lowestoft. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Lothingland, part of the archdeaconry of Norfolk, and the Diocese of Norwich. St Mary the Virgin's Church was listed at Grade I on 27 November 1954.

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Background

History

The original building dates from the Anglo-Saxon era. The church tower has sections dating from the 11th century including the remnants of the former belfry. Other sections on the tower date from between the 15th to 16 century including the top third of the tower which was cast in redbrick. The church nave originally built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 14th contains windows made between the 13th and 15th century The chancel of the church contains brass inscriptions from the 17th century and located over the south door the arms of Charles II dated 1673.

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Coordinates
52.5150, 1.7030
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Blundeston
Postcode
NR32 5AX
Parliamentary constituency
Lowestoft
Established
1050
Nearest railway station
Pleasurewood Hills2.9 km

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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 NR32 5AX), in the parish of Blundeston.
What is Church of St Mary?
Church of St Mary — church in Blundeston, Suffolk, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Mary?
The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 5AX.
When was Church of St Mary built?
Built or established in 1050.
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 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 Pleasurewood Hills, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 5AX.