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All Saints Church, Little Wenham is a Grade I listed church in Suffolk. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About All Saints Church, Little Wenham
All Saints Church stands alone in a field near Little Wenham Hall in Suffolk, about a kilometre from Capel St Mary.
It dates from around 1250 and is constructed largely of flint with stone dressings, with Tudor brick added to the tower later.
The church no longer holds regular services and is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.
Its isolated setting, with no village around it, gives it an unusually quiet character.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of All Saints Church, Little Wenham
The church was built around 1250, making it contemporary with the nearby Little Wenham Hall, one of the oldest brick houses in England. It was declared redundant as a working parish church and passed into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, which maintains it for public access rather than worship.
Architecture of All Saints Church, Little Wenham
The building is constructed largely of flint with stone dressings typical of medieval Suffolk parish churches. The tower was later topped with Tudor brick.
Worth knowing
Its proximity to Little Wenham Hall, a moated thirteenth-century brick manor house, links the two as a rare surviving pair of early brick buildings from the same period in the same small corner of Suffolk.
Plan your visit to All Saints Church, Little Wenham
Nearest station: Manningtree Rail Station (4.4 miles)
Places to visit near All Saints Church, Little Wenham
St Mary's Church, Washbrook
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View St Mary the Virgin's Church, Little Bromley on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of All Saints Church, Little Wenham there are 3 historic properties, including 1 church, 1 tower and 1 mill, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, Little Wenham there are 10 historic properties, including 6 churchs, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, Little Wenham there are 42 historic properties, including 14 historic houses, 14 churchs and 2 castles, across Historic Houses, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near All Saints Church, Little Wenham.
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A thirteenth-century flint church standing alone in a field, paired with one of England's oldest brick houses nearby.
- Type
- church
- Location
- Suffolk, England
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