Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary, Ixworth
In or near Honington.
Church of St Mary, Ixworth — church in Ixworth, Suffolk, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston · 5.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary, Ixworth is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1350, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 5.5 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is located in Ixworth, East of England. Established in 1350, it is a Grade I listed building representative of the Norman-Medieval era. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Breckland Farmland area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2977, 0.8310
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Ixworth
- Postcode
- IP31 2HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526614 (CC0)
- commons: Ixworth - Church of St Mary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Ixworth?
- Church of St Mary, Ixworth is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 2HH), in the parish of Ixworth.
- What is Church of St Mary, Ixworth?
- Church of St Mary, Ixworth — church in Ixworth, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Ixworth?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP31 2HH.
- When was Church of St Mary, Ixworth built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St Mary, Ixworth a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Ixworth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Ixworth a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Ixworth is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary, Ixworth free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Ixworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Ixworth?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 2HH.