Historic churches · East of England
St Peter's Church, Thorington
In or near Wenhaston.
St Peter's Church, Thorington — Grade I listed church in Thorington, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 3.2 km
- Free entry
About
St Peter's Church, Thorington is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1150, 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 Darsham, about 4.7 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
St Peter's Church is a Grade I listed church located in Thorington, East of England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.3119, 1.5530
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Thorington
- Postcode
- IP19 9JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527056 (CC0)
- commons: Thorington - Church of St Peter.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Thorington?
- St Peter's Church, Thorington is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP19 9JG), in the parish of Thorington.
- What is St Peter's Church, Thorington?
- St Peter's Church, Thorington — Grade I listed church in Thorington, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Thorington?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP19 9JG.
- When was St Peter's Church, Thorington built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Peter's Church, Thorington a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Thorington is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Thorington a protected site?
- Yes — St Peter's Church, Thorington is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Peter's Church, Thorington free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Thorington is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Thorington?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 9JG.