CHURCHES IN THE BLACKBOURNE MINISTRY




 A message of Welcome

The whole Blackbourne team welcome you to our group webpage. From here we hope you enjoy a casual trip around our churches and click onto those of us who have already formed our own individual web pages. Please return to our home page again in the near future as we are constantly updating it, and hope that in time all of our churches will have their own home page.
 
THE BLACKBOURNE TEAM

Canon Philip Oliver   --- | ---   Canon Sally Fogden

O.L.M. Priests                 --- | ---                 Lay Readers  

  Rev. Sue Nutt                                                           Margaret Hartley
Rev. Doug Neupert                                                    Audrey Ringrose
Rev. Jill Walker                                                          Lesley Norburn

                                                                                                                                          Pam Millyard
CHURCHES UNDER THE MINISTRY
OF
CANON PHILIP OLIVER

Tel: 01359 230311
CHURCHES UNDER THE MINISTRY
OF
CANON SALLY FOGDEN
Tel: 01359 269265
AMPTON

AMPTON

 This small, early 14th century church is packed with interest. There is a chantry chapel, hatchments, a fine monument to the Calthorpe Family (1638) by John and Mattias Christmas and one to William Whettell (1628) by Nicholas Stone.
Margaret Hartley

Evensong is celebrated in the church at 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from April to September.

A key may be obtained from the keyholders listed on the notice board at the gate.

Ampton church web site

EUSTON

EUSTON

Euston Church web site


This church in Euston Park plays its part in the life of the Euston Estate. It is part of Euston Hall, opening to the public in the summer months. It is one of only four Wren style Restoration churches built outside London in the 1670's. Only two sections of the Gothic tower remain. The Earl of Arlington rebuilt this church in 1676. The foundation stone  in the south wall was laid by the first Duchess of Grafton who was Arlington's daughter. Worshippers come from a wide area to enjoy its traditional services. The churchyard is a Suffolk Wildlife site.
Christopher Spicer

The key is always available from the
Estate Office. Tel. 01842 766366


Church Wardens:
Christopher Spicer  Tel. 01842 763504
Alan Moss              Tel. 01842 762768  



EUSTON 2




BARDWELL

BARDWELL


Welcome Message

Pease visit our web site for St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Bardwell.  In it you will find details of our regular services and any special events. We do hold many regular services, both on Sundays and midweek including a monthly All Age service. This is a simpler and shorter service, followed by refreshments. Children are always welcome and have their own ‘corner’.

If you have time to explore, click on History or Projects to find our more about some of the interesting and lovely features of our Church.

If you are ever near Bardwell, please do visit. The church is open daily, usually between 10am - 4pm.  You can be sure of a warm welcome!




Bardwell Church web site


BARNHAM

barnham  

The church of St Gregory  is a modest and appealing little building, well cared- for, much loved and in regular use. It stands prominently in the Village Street, within the Barnham Conservation area, and its tower is a focal point from many parts of the parish. It is built of flint with stone dressings and has a steeply pitched roof. The basic structure dates from the 13th century, with the tower a 14th century addition. In the 1860's the 5th Duke of Grafton, patron of the living, had the interior refitted and the north aisle added. In the chancel is a fine 13th century piscina and on the south side of the nave are the arms of William  III of  c.1695. The churchyard is surrounded by mature lime trees and is still in use for burials.

The church is open daily throughout the year.

Sylvia


Barnham church web site


HONINGTON

HONINGTON

Honington Church web site








GREAT LIVERMERE

GT. LIVERMERE

This beautiful thatched 12th century church is open evey day.




SAPISTON

SAPISTON


Services are held on special days throughout the year please look at the notice boards or web site for details.

Sapiston Church web site





INGHAM


INGHAM


Ingham Church Web Site

TROSTON


TROSTON 1


Welcome to our fine mediaeval church, unusual among Suffolk churches, because it dates mainly from the 13th and early 14th centuries. Importantly, there are interesting wall paintings which are shortly due for further conservation as part of our ambitious restoration  programme. (These paintings remind  us that the walls were probably extensively covered with paintings before the Reformation.) We have a well maintained churchyard, remembrance garden, wild flower and meadow grass areas. Over 50 species of plants have been revealed following a recent survey by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

The church is open DAILY. Please visit us and sign our visitors book and visit our web site.


David

Troston Church web site



TROSTON 2








IXWORTH

IXWORTH


Ixworth church web site


IXWORTH THORPE


IXWORTH THORPE

We would welcome more visitors and Worshippers to this tiny Thatched Church. The church dates back to Norman times.

Mrs. Wilson



Ixworth Thorpe web site

FAKENHAM MAGNA



FAKENHAM MAGNA

Fakenham Magna Church web site

Saint Peter's Church is situated in the middle of the village, the oldest part of the present structure has pre Norman conquest quoins in the north and south nave walls and the bulk of the nave is from the 14th century as is the tower. The chancel dates from the 13th century. Y shaped windows add to the beauty of the building and fine stained glass in the chancel is worthy of inspection and even the Victorian restoration of the building was done in a  pleasing manner. A visit is well worth while as every century since the 11th has left its mark on this place and the church guide, available for a small donation will give a full description to all the historical details.

 Please see the church notice board for the key location details.

Like so many of our churches, this one has a very small congregation so visitors to services and extra help in keeping this place of beauty open are greatly appreciated.

Edward


Fakenham Magna church web site


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