Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Monks Eleigh
Suffolk - Built
- 1350
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1351432, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17542409
Before visiting St Mary's Church, Brent Eleigh
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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 St Mary's Church, Brent Eleigh
St Mary’s Church, Brent Eleigh is a Church of England parish church serving Brent Eleigh, near Monks Eleigh in Suffolk. The church continues in its parish role and has Grade I listed status.
The building dates from about 1250, although its Decorated Gothic character has also been associated with the late thirteenth or early fourteenth century. Its font reflects the earlier Early English Gothic tradition. Eighteenth-century box pews in the nave incorporate some bench ends from the seventeenth century. Three fourteenth-century wall paintings were uncovered behind a Victorian reredos in 1961. The chancel contains a memorial to Edward Colman, who died in 1739, made by Thomas Dunn. A substantial collection of about 1,700 volumes was entrusted to the incumbent in the early eighteenth century and kept in a brick addition at the church’s east end.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary's Church, Brent Eleigh?⌄
St Mary's Church, Brent Eleigh in Monks Eleigh belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Church, Brent Eleigh building?⌄
The building dates from 1350. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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