Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Nicholas
In or near South Cove.
Church of St Nicholas — church in Wrentham, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe · 7.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Nicholas is a parish church in Suffolk, 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), and is part of the BENACRE National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area NR34.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BENACRE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Nicholas is located in Wrentham, Suffolk, within the East of England. Established in 1250, this Grade I listed building exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. It is situated within designated areas such as the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3885, 1.6566
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Wrentham
- Postcode
- NR34 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527427 (CC0)
- commons: WrenthamChurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Nicholas?
- Church of St Nicholas is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7LY), in the parish of Wrentham.
- What is Church of St Nicholas?
- Church of St Nicholas — church in Wrentham, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7LY.
- When was Church of St Nicholas built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Nicholas a listed building?
- Church of St Nicholas is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Nicholas a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Nicholas is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BENACRE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Nicholas free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Nicholas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7LY.