All Saints' Church, Icklingham, Suffolk

Address:
The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6PL
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Opening times:
Open Daily 10am to 4pm.
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A treasure house of local craftmanship

There has been a settlement at Icklingham at least since Roman times, situated as it is at an important junction of the Icknield Way, one of the most important ancient routes. All Saints' is an unspoilt thatched church, built largely in the fourteenth century although it is of Norman origin. The church is a treasure house of local craftsmanship which is reflected in the very high quality of every feature of the church. Since it has not been used as a parish church for over 100 years, it remains one of the best examples of an unspoilt Suffolk church.

Along the tops of the north and south walls are beautifully carved cornices, with more carving around the niches at each side of the east window in the aisle. Traces of paint here show that the stonework would originally have been richly decorated. All the windows have elegant tracery and there is some excellent medieval stained glass in the south windows, showing two saints, with canopies above.

The beautifully carved font is early fourteenth century and is octagonal, each side carrying a different design. Another glory of the church is the floor of the chancel and sanctuary, laid with fourteenth-century tiles. All different in shape, colour and design, they combine to form a brilliant mosaic.

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This church costs £803 a year to maintain. Please make a contribution towards it's upkeep at our donate page: http://bit.ly/31Vj601

A contribution can also be made by texting "ICK" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10.  Thank you.

Icklingham Guide

 

  • Access information

    Parking is available on the grass outside the church wall or in the pub car park opposite. 

    There is a grass slope up to the church. Entrance is through the north door not seen from the road.

  • Facilities & Hire
    Due to the historic nature of our buildings, this church has natural lighting only. There is no heating, running water or toilet facilities.
  • Directions
    8 miles north west of Bury St Edmunds, on A1101. Church in
    centre of village
  • Transport

    Nearest railway station: Bury St Edmunds (7.3 miles)

  • History & Further Information

    Useful information:

    Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

    Suffolk County Guide 2012

    This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Suffolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

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