
This Medieval church lies next to Ipswich’s regenerated quayside. It was built, or perhaps rebuilt, between 1450 and 1550.
Elegant Perpendicular windows bathe the interior – and its handsome arcades – with light.
The wonderful Medieval double hammerbeam roof in the nave (one of the earliest of its type) has carved figures of apostles, other worthies and less formal images in the spandrels.
There is also a handsome octagonal 15th-century font.
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.
Junction of Key Street and Foundation Street, south east of town centre, near the docks
Nearest railway station: Ipswich (0.7 miles)
TM 166 442
01/05/12
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Saxon church with wonderful views over the Gipping Valley
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National Trust property
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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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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.

St Mary's Church, Akenham, Suffolk A rural church on the edge of modern life Akenham, Akenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6TQ
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St Peter's Church, Claydon, Suffolk Saxon church with wonderful views over the Gipping Valley Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EQ
See church page

St Mary's Church, Washbrook, Suffolk A remote and peaceful place Washbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3HQ
See church page
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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 small step but a ramp is in place which is accessible from the pavement.
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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