Chapels · East of England
Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel
In or near Fornham St Martin.
Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel — Grade I listed building in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel is a chapel in Suffolk, East of England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area IP33.
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Place summary
The Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel is a scheduled monument located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in the East of England. This chapel's remains reflect its historical significance within the parish, offering insights into the region's ecclesiastical architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2431, 0.7180
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Bury St Edmunds
- Postcode
- IP33 1RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526907 (CC0)
- commons: Chapel of the Charnel, Bury St Edmunds (geograph 2045235).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel?
- Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP33 1RS), in the parish of Bury St Edmunds.
- What is Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel?
- Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel — Grade I listed building in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP33 1RS.
- Is Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel a listed building?
- Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel free to visit?
- Yes, Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP33 1RS.