St Mary the Virgin
Tattingstone, Suffolk
St Mary's dates from around 1250 and has stood at the heart of the village of Tattingstone south of Ipswich in Suffolk and not far from the Essex border.
Opening times
If closed for any reason the key holders names and telephone numbers appear in the south door entrance.
Address
Church Road
Bentley
Suffolk
IP9 2DA
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52.001167, 1.0856142
The church has history dating back to the Normans as can be seen in an original stain glass window located in the chancel. The nave south door includes 12th century chevron voussoirs in the inner door arch. The nave has a mediaeval hammer beam roof and a moulded rood beam at the east end. In the north aisle is a medieval bench, poppy heads and carvings at each end. The tower is 15th century and houses one bell hung in 1696 and made by Charles Newman. The church is set within an attractive, well kept churchyard surrounded by trees.
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Enchanting atmosphere
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Famous connections
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National heritage here
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Social heritage stories
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Wildlife haven
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Accessible toilets in church
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Car park at church
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Dog friendly
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On street parking at church
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Parking within 250m
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Ramp or level access available on request
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Steps to enter the church or churchyard
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Church of England
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Cornerstone Grant, £10,000, 2020
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Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.
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Partnership Grant, £4,000, 2014
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Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.