Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Monks Eleigh
Suffolk - Built
- 1350
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1037055, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17541827
Before visiting Church of St Mary
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 Church of St Mary
The Church of St Mary in Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, is a Church of England parish church. It is protected at Grade I, recognising its exceptional historic and architectural importance. The church continues to serve its parish and forms part of the area’s medieval ecclesiastical heritage.
Built during the fourteenth century, with a date of about 1350, the church was damaged by a lightning strike in 1758. Arthur Blomfield oversaw an extensive restoration in 1868. Among its notable memorials are the graves of the antiquarian Robert Ryece, who lived from 1555 to 1638, and his wife. Ryece was laid to rest on the northern side of the altar, while his wife was buried on its southern side.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary?⌄
Church of St Mary in Monks Eleigh belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary building?⌄
The building dates from 1350. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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