English Heritage sites near Wetherden Parish
BURY ST EDMUNDS ABBEY
10 miles from Wetherden Parish
The extensive remains of one of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England, shrine of St Edmund.
LINDSEY ST JAMES'S CHAPEL
12 miles from Wetherden Parish
A pretty thatched 13th century chapel with lancet windows.
SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL
15 miles from Wetherden Parish
Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.
THETFORD, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
15 miles from Wetherden Parish
The only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb: the ruined nave of their 14th-century church, later used as a barn.
THETFORD PRIORY
15 miles from Wetherden Parish
The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.
THETFORD WARREN LODGE
16 miles from Wetherden Parish
Thetford Warren Lodge was probably built c.1400 by the Prior of Thetford; this defensible lodge protected gamekeepers and hunting parties against armed poachers.
Churches in Wetherden Parish
Wetherden, St Mary the Virgin
Wetherden
Stowmarket
01449 613027
We are a small, welcoming church that seeks to spread God's love within our community.
The church building dates back to the fifteenth century and has recently had a new lighting system installed. It has many historical features, including a unique hammerbeam roof. Used by generations of villagers for worship, we are proud to offer our building for regular services and is open to visitors most days.
The parish of Wetherden: St Mary the Virgin is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.