Church of St Mary, Hall Lane, Nettlestead - Mid Suffolk

Church of C12 origins including nave walls and windows, one with distinctive Saxon-style carving. Similar reused fragments built into tower. Unrestored interior (except for chancel) with important medieval details including font, piscina and pew bench ends with elaborate carvings. Progressive corrosion of roof fixings is resulting in loss and slippage of roof tiles, recently on a large scale, posing risk to the interior. Damp conditions reported, caused by cementitious render and ineffective drainage arrangements. A grant from the Taylor Review Pilot was received in 2019 for holding repairs.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST MARY

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1263028

Local Planning Authority:

Mid Suffolk

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary

Street Name:

Hall Lane

County:

Suffolk

District / Borough:

Mid Suffolk

Parish:

Nettlestead

Parliamentary Constituency:

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I