Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Southwold
Suffolk - Built
- 1430
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1384321, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15979341
Before visiting St Edmund's Church, Southwold
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.
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About St Edmund's Church, Southwold
St Edmund’s Church, Southwold is an active Church of England parish church in the Suffolk coastal town. Dedicated to St Edmund, it is protected as a Grade I listed building and reflects Southwold’s prosperity and importance during the later medieval period.
Construction began in the 1430s and continued until the 1490s, replacing a smaller thirteenth-century church lost to fire. The building is distinguished by intricate East Anglian flushwork, with patterned flintwork particularly prominent on its 96-foot tower. Inside, notable features include an extensive medieval rood screen, a fifteenth-century clock figure known as Southwold Jack, and a decorated font cover. Much of the medieval glazing was destroyed in 1644, while further windows were lost when a bomb struck nearby during the Second World War. Later additions include east windows by Ninian Comper and an engraved window showing St Edmund by John Hutton. The church has eight bells, and its roof was renewed in lead in 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Edmund's Church, Southwold?⌄
St Edmund's Church, Southwold in Southwold belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Edmund's Church, Southwold building?⌄
The building dates from 1430. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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