Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
In or near Benacre.
Church of St Mary — church in Henstead, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe · 4.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1150, 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. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area MK18.
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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 Mary is a Grade I listed church located in Leckhampstead, Suffolk, in the East of England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4161, 1.6578
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Leckhampstead
- Postcode
- MK18 5NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527351 (CC0)
- commons: Henstead - 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 MK18 5NU), in the parish of Leckhampstead.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Henstead, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK18 5NU.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- 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 Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and 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 Mutford Thorpe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5NU.