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All Saints Church, South Elmham 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, South Elmham
All Saints Church at South Elmham dates from around 1150 and was built in the Norman style.
It stands in the Suffolk parish of All Saints and St Nicholas, one of the cluster of villages known locally as The Saints, a few miles south of Bungay.
The church retains Norman masonry consistent with its origins.
The Churches Conservation Trust cares for the building today.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of All Saints Church, South Elmham
The church's origins trace to around 1150, placing its earliest fabric firmly in the Norman period. It serves the small ecclesiastical parish of All Saints and St Nicholas, one of several tiny South Elmham parishes that share a parish council with neighbouring St Michael South Elmham. The area's population has remained small for centuries.
Architecture of All Saints Church, South Elmham
The church retains Norman masonry consistent with its mid-12th-century origins, a style common among the small flint-built parish churches scattered across this part of Suffolk.
Plan your visit to All Saints Church, South Elmham
Nearest station: Halesworth Rail Station (4.8 miles)
Places to visit near All Saints Church, South Elmham
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View Raveningham Hall on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of All Saints Church, South Elmham there are 2 historic properties, including 1 church and 1 historic house, across Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, South Elmham there are 5 historic properties, including 3 churchs and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, South Elmham there are 35 historic properties, including 16 churchs, 7 historic houses and 2 castles, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Stay nearby
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A Norman church from around 1150 among Suffolk's quietest parishes, known collectively as The Saints.
- Type
- church
- Location
- Suffolk, England
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