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Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Mary the Virgin

In or near Hintlesham.

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St Mary the Virgin — church in Bramford, Suffolk, England, UK.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, historic churches in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Ipswich · 3.9 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1250, 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 Ipswich, about 3.9 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 the Virgin is a Grade I listed church located in the East of England. Established in 1250, it showcases Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
52.0742, 1.1027
County
Suffolk
District
Mid Suffolk
Parish
Bramford
Postcode
IP8 4AT
Parliamentary constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Ipswich3.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Church of St Mary the Virgin is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP8 4AT), in the parish of Bramford.
What is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Church of St Mary the Virgin — church in Bramford, Suffolk, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP8 4AT.
When was Church of St Mary the Virgin built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a listed building?
Church of St Mary the Virgin is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Mary the Virgin is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP8 4AT.