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 |
| History | |
| 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 building found in the quiet village of Great Blakenham. This village is located in the English county of Suffolk, not far from the larger town of Ipswich. St Mary's is an active church, meaning it is still used regularly for services and community events today.
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What is an Anglican Parish Church?
St Mary's Church is an Anglican parish church. This means it belongs to the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. A "parish church" serves a specific local area, called a parish. It is a central place for people in that community to gather for worship, celebrations, and sometimes even local meetings.
How St Mary's Serves its Community
The church is part of a larger group of churches. It is in the deanery of Bosmere, which is a local area for churches. This deanery is part of the archdeaconry of Ipswich. All these groups fall under the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. A diocese is a larger region managed by a bishop. This structure helps churches work together and support their communities.
A Very Special Building: Grade I Listed
St Mary's Church is not just any old building; it is a "listed" building. This means it is officially recognized as a building of special historical or architectural importance. There are different levels of listing, and St Mary's Church has the highest level: Grade I.
What Does Grade I Listing Mean?
Being listed at Grade I means the church is considered to be of exceptional interest. It is one of the most important historic buildings in England. This special status helps protect the church, making sure it is preserved for future generations. St Mary's Church received this important designation on 9 December 1955. This means experts recognized its value many years ago.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Suffolk
