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- Icklingham, Suffolk (All Saints' Church)
There has been a settlement at Icklingham at least since Roman times, situated as it is at an important junction of the Icknield Way, one of the most important ancient routes.
All Saints' is an unspoilt thatched church, built largely in the 14th-century although it is of Norman origin. The church is a treasure house of local craftsmanship which is reflected in the very high quality of every feature of the church.
Since it has not been used as a parish church for over 100 years, it remains one of the best examples of an unspoilt Suffolk church.
Along the tops of the north and south walls are beautifully carved cornices, with more carving around the niches at each side of the east window in the aisle. Traces of paint here show that the stonework would originally have been richly decorated.
All the windows have elegant tracery and there is some excellent Medieval stained glass in the south windows, showing two saints, with canopies above.
The beautifully carved font is early 14th-century and is octagonal, each side carrying a different design.
Another glory of the church is the floor of the chancel and sanctuary, laid with 14th-century tiles. All different in shape, colour and design, they combine to form a brilliant mosaic.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
8 miles north west of Bury St Edmunds, on A1101
Nearest railway station: Kennet (5.6 miles)
TL 770 730
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Suffolk County Guide (PDF, 4.85mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Suffolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
All Saints' Church, Wordwell, Suffolk
Be seated on grotesque carvings
Wordwell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6UN
See church page
St Peter's Church, Hockwold, Norfolk
An unspoilt Medieval delight
Station Road, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4HZ
See church page
St Andrew's Church, Sapiston, Suffolk
Remains of a long vanished village
Sapiston, Thetford, Suffolk, IP31 1RY
See church page
Bury St Edmunds Abbey The extensive remains of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monastery in England, shrine of St Edmund. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bury-st-edmunds-abbey
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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All our Suffolk churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Suffolk Family History Society
Suffolk Institute of Archaeology & History
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is a grass slope up to the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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