All Saints Church, Ellough

All Saints Church, Ellough is a Grade I listed church in Ellough. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About All Saints Church, Ellough

All Saints Church at Ellough dates from the 14th century and was built in the Decorated Gothic style common across East Anglia at that time.

It stands in one of Suffolk's smallest parishes, a scattered settlement near Beccles.

The church no longer holds regular services and is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust, which keeps it open to visitors.

Its isolated setting offers a sense of how rural this part of Suffolk has remained, despite significant changes to the landscape around it during the 20th century.

History of All Saints Church, Ellough

The parish of Ellough sits about three miles south-east of Beccles and has long been sparsely populated. In 1943 much of the surrounding farmland was turned into a wartime airfield, part of which still operates today as Beccles Airfield, while other sections became a kart racetrack and an industrial estate. The church's medieval fabric has survived this change in the landscape around it largely intact.

Architecture of All Saints Church, Ellough

The building dates from the 14th century and shows the Decorated Gothic style typical of medieval East Anglian church building. It holds a Grade I listing in recognition of its architectural and historic value.

Worth knowing

The parish is now better known for its wartime past than for the church itself. Ellough airfield, built in 1943, left behind runways that are used today for kart racing and light industry.

Plan your visit to All Saints Church, Ellough

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Nearest station: Beccles Rail Station (2.6 miles)

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Historic places nearby

Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, Ellough there are 9 historic properties, including 5 churchs and 3 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.

5 Churches Conservation Trust

2 English Heritage

2 Historic Houses

5 Church

3 Historic house

1 Priory

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Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, Ellough there are 32 historic properties, including 13 churchs, 7 historic houses and 2 priorys, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.

13 Churches Conservation Trust

11 English Heritage

6 Historic Houses

1 Norfolk Museums Service

1 National Trust

13 Church

7 Historic house

2 Priory

2 Mill

2 Castle

2 Archaeological site

1 Landscape

1 Historic building

1 Tower

1 Abbey