Church of St Margaret, Heveningham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Margaret, Heveningham |
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| 52°18′06″N 1°25′15″E / 52.3018°N 1.4209°E | |
| Location | Heveningham, Suffolk, IP19 0EP |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Status | Active |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 7 December 1966 |
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| Parish | Heveningham and Ubbeston |
| Deanery | Waveney and Blyth |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Suffolk |
| Diocese | Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
The Church of St Margaret is an old and important church in Heveningham, a village in Suffolk, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is considered a very special building. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it is one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
This church has been around for a very long time, since the Medieval period.
- The oldest part, called the chancel (the area around the altar), was built in the 1300s.
- The tall tower was added in the 1400s.
- In the early 1500s, a special type of wooden roof was built over the main part of the church, called the nave. This roof is known as a double hammerbeam roof because of its unique design.
Over the years, the church has been looked after and repaired. Major restoration work happened between 1847 and 1966. On December 7, 1966, the church was officially named a Grade I listed building. This protects its history and special features.
The Church Today
Today, St Margaret's Church is an active parish church. It is part of a group of churches called a Benefice. This group includes Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield, and Cookley. These churches are all part of the Archdeaconry of Suffolk and the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
The church also has a special connection with a bishop called Bishop Norman Banks. He provides extra support and guidance to the church.
Famous People Buried Here
The church and its churchyard are the final resting place for several interesting people:
- Sir John Haveningham: An old oak tomb inside the church belongs to him.
- Air Vice-Marshal Thomas Traill: A senior officer from the Royal Air Force is buried in the churchyard.
- Mary Shelton: She was a lady who some people believe was a mistress of King Henry VIII. She is also buried in the churchyard.
