Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Covehithe
Suffolk - Built
- 1350
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1032168, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7592337
Before visiting St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
St Andrew’s Church, Covehithe, is a Church of England church in the Suffolk hamlet of Covehithe, close to an eroding stretch of coast. This Grade I listed building is partly ruined, but the smaller church created inside the medieval structure remains in use. Covehithe parish is now joined with nearby Benacre, while the surviving ruins and tower are cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.
The church originated around 1350, with much of the larger medieval building dating from the following century. In 1672, after maintenance became unaffordable, permission was granted to dismantle its roof and construct a smaller, thatched church within the remains, reusing stonework and doorways. The flint-built ruins retain an imposing western tower, window openings and decorative flushwork. Inside are an octagonal fifteenth-century font, medieval pews with carved poppyheads, a wooden pulpit incorporating seventeenth-century carving, and the royal arms of George III.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Andrew's Church, Covehithe?⌄
St Andrew's Church, Covehithe in Covehithe belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Andrew's Church, Covehithe building?⌄
The building dates from 1350. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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