Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk - Built
- 1250
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1181376, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17526196
Before visiting Church of St Mary, Woolpit
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We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About Church of St Mary, Woolpit
The Church of St Mary, Woolpit serves the Church of England parish of Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The building has Grade I listed status in recognition of its exceptional historic and architectural interest.
Although its origins are medieval, the present fabric largely belongs to the 1400s. Perpendicular Gothic predominates, while the chancel and southern aisle survive from the previous century. Notable details include an ornate two-tier hammerbeam roof, numerous carved medieval bench ends alongside Victorian copies, and a substantial porch constructed between 1430 and 1455. Flint flushwork enriches the outside of the clerestory, and an original eagle-shaped lectern survives from the early Tudor era. Lightning brought down the former tower and spire in 1852 or 1853; Richard Phipson designed their nineteenth-century replacements. Before the Reformation, a richly decorated image of the Virgin attracted pilgrims, among them Henry VI on two occasions.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary, Woolpit?⌄
Church of St Mary, Woolpit in Bury St Edmunds belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary, Woolpit building?⌄
The building dates from 1250. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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