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St Mary's Church, Preston, Suffolk

Coordinates: 52°06′59″N 0°50′27″E / 52.1165°N 0.8409°E / 52.1165; 0.8409
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St Mary's Church, Preston Suffolk
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52°06′59″N 0°50′27″E / 52.1165°N 0.8409°E / 52.1165; 0.8409
AddressChurch Lane, Preston St Mary
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Mary the Virgin
Architecture
Architect(s)The Master of Stowlangtoft[1]
Administration
DioceseDiocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
DeaneryLavenham
ParishPreston St Mary
Clergy
Minister(s)Stephen Earl

St Mary's Church is the parish church for Preston St Mary, in the county of Suffolk, England. Originally built in the 14th century it suffered lightning damage in 1758, and was substantially restored by Arthur Blomfield in 1868. It is a Grade I listed building.[2]

The antiquarian Robert Ryece (1555–1638) is buried to the north side of the altar and his wife to the south.[3]: 296 


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References

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  1. ^ Colin, Canfield. "Preston St Mary". English Church Architecture. Colin Canfield. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ^ Stuff, Good. "Church of St Mary, Preston St. Mary, Suffolk". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  3. ^ Barker, H R (1907). West Suffolk Illustrated. Bury St Edmunds: F G Pawsey.
  4. ^ Conferences and Combination Lectures in the Elizabethan Church: Dedham and Bury St Edmunds, 1582-1590, edited by Patrick Collinson, John Craig and Brett Usher (2003)
  5. ^ Holmes, Clive (1970). The Suffolk Committees for Scandalous Ministers, 1644-1646. Ipswich: Suffolk Records Society.