Preston St Mary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Preston St Mary |
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 'The Six Bells' inn, Preston St. Mary |
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| Population | 177 (2011) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sudbury |
| Postcode district | CO10 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Preston St Mary is a small village in the county of Suffolk, England. It is part of the Babergh area. The village is located to the north-east of Lavenham.
Preston St Mary is also a civil parish. This means it's a local area with its own council that helps manage local services. In 2011, about 177 people lived here. The parish also includes two smaller settlements called hamlets: Rooksey Green and Whelp Street. Hamlets are like tiny villages, often without a church.
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Exploring Preston St Mary
The Historic Church of St Mary
The village is home to the Church of St Mary. This church has a long history, with parts of it built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Imagine how old that is!
However, the church needed a lot of work in 1868. This was because it was hit by lightning way back in 1758. It was then rebuilt to make it safe and strong again.
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered a very important historic building. It has special protection to make sure it is preserved for the future.
Preston Hall: A Grand Old House
Another important building in the village is Preston Hall. This large country house was built in the 17th century. That's over 300 years ago!
Preston Hall is a Grade II* listed building. This means it's also a very important historic building, though slightly less rare than a Grade I building. It also has special protection to keep it safe.
Preston St Mary on TV
Did you know Preston St Mary has even been on television? An episode of the popular archaeology show Time Team was filmed in the village. This happened in 1996. The show explored the history hidden beneath the ground in the area.
