St Mary's Church, Great Blakenham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Great Blakenham |
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 St Mary's Church, Great Blakenham
Location in Suffolk
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| 52°06′55″N 1°05′32″E / 52.1152°N 1.0921°E | |
| OS grid reference | TM1180850827 |
| Location | 92 Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham, Suffolk IP6 0LQ |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Churchmanship | Central Anglican |
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| Status | Parish church |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 9 December 1955 |
| Architectural type | Church |
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| Parish | Great Blakenham |
| Deanery | Gipping Valley |
| Archdeaconry | Ipswich |
| Diocese | St Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mary's Church is a special old building in the village of Great Blakenham. This village is close to Ipswich in England. It is a working church for the Anglican faith. This means people still go there for services and events.
About St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church is an important local church. It is known as a parish church. This means it serves the people living in the area around it. The church is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
A Very Important Building
St Mary's Church is a very old and special building. It was given a "Grade I" listing on December 9, 1955. This "Grade I" status is the highest level of protection for historic buildings in England. It means the church is considered to be of exceptional interest. It is one of the most important historic buildings in the whole country.
