Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary and St Peter
In or near Benhall.
Church of St Mary and St Peter — church in Kelsale, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 2.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary and St Peter 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). The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 2.0 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 and St Peter is a Norman-medieval church located in the East of England. Established in 1150, it is designated as a Grade I listed building, highlighting its architectural significance. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2330, 1.4955
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Kelsale cum Carlton
- Postcode
- IP17 2PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527105 (CC0)
- commons: Kelsale - Church of St Mary and St Peter.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and St Peter?
- Church of St Mary and St Peter is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 2PA), in the parish of Kelsale cum Carlton.
- What is Church of St Mary and St Peter?
- Church of St Mary and St Peter — church in Kelsale, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 2PA.
- When was Church of St Mary and St Peter built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Peter a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and St Peter is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Peter a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary and St Peter is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary and St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 2PA.