Church of St Mary, Huntingfield
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church in Huntingfield, Suffolk. The church is a grade I listed building. It is noted for its highly decorated ceiling.
| Church of St Mary, Huntingfield | |
|---|---|
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| 52.3171°N 1.4264°E | |
| Location | Church Road, Huntingfield, Suffolk, IP19 0PR |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 7 December 1966 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Suffolk |
| Deanery | Waveney and Blyth |
| Parish | Huntingfield |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | The Rt Revd Norman Banks (AEO) |
| Priest in charge | Interregnum |
History
The church dates to the Medieval period. The nave contains a 12th-century window opening. The chancel dates to the 13th or 14th century. The tower dates to the 15th century.[1]
The arched nave ceiling is highly decorated with paintings.[1] It was painted by Mildred Holland during the 19th century when her husband, William Holland, was the church's rector.[2] Norman Scarfe notes that "between 1859 and 1882 that over £2,000 was spent on the church".[2] The church was altered during the Victorian restoration in 1858 to 1859 and in 1896 to 1906.[1]
On 7 December 1966, the church was designated a grade I listed building.[1]
Present day
St Mary's is part of the Benefice of Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield and Cookley in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.[3] The church stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England.[3]
As the parish rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Richborough (currently Norman Banks).[4]
References
- Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1183091)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- Brockett, Peter (23 April 2008). "The Painted Ceiling of St Mary the Virgin church, Huntingfield". BBC Suffolk. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- "Huntingfield, St Mary the Virgin, Huntingfield". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- "St Mary the Virgin". See of Richborough. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
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