Church of St Andrew, Church Road, Wingfield - Mid Suffolk

Largely mid-C14 to early C15. Patronal church of the De La Poles, Dukes of Suffolk. Cracks and voiding on either side of the tower west and north faces; cracking at west end of north aisle. the voiding in the tower is of particular concern. Shingled roofs to nave and chancel over internationally important funerary monuments. John Wingfield monument [d.1361] the cracking is a cause for concern. Katherine and Michael de la Pole monument: the death watch beetle outbreak gives rise to significant concern. Parish have received advice from a Conservator and to consider next steps

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST ANDREW

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1032889

Local Planning Authority:

Mid Suffolk

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Andrew

Street Name:

Church Road

County:

Suffolk

District / Borough:

Mid Suffolk

Parish:

Wingfield

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, CA