Historic churches · East of England
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva
In or near Stonham Aspal.
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva — church in Little Stonham, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Needham Market · 5.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary the Virgin's Church in Stonham Parva, the nearest railway station is Needham Market, which is 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP14 5JN, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Little Stonham, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1991°, 1.0885°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary the Virgin's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stonham Parva, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is sited 10 miles (16 km) north of Ipswich, to the west of the A140 road.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary the Virgin's Church in Stonham Parva is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into its architectural and cultural significance. It is part of a network of churches that are maintained for public access and appreciation.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary the Virgin's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stonham Parva, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is sited 10 miles (16 km) north of Ipswich, to the west of the A140 road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The nave has a double hammerbeam roof in six bays. There is a ring of five bells. The oldest bell was cast in about 1490 in the Bury St Edmunds foundry. The other bells were cast in 1617 by Miles Graye II, in 1729 by Richard Phelps, and in 1816 and 1817 by Thomas Mears II.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1991, 1.0885
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Stonham Parva
- Postcode
- IP14 5JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Needham Market — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594649 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stonham Parva - Church of St Mary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva?
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 5JN), in the parish of Stonham Parva.
- What is St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva?
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva — church in Little Stonham, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva?
- The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP14 5JN.
- When was St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva a listed building?
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stonham Parva?
- The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 5JN.