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St Mary's Church, Rickinghall Inferior, Suffolk, England

Please stay awhile to learn a little about our wonderful round towered church and its history.  Having looked at us online, you might even be tempted to visit. You will be most welcome!

        Opening Hours

The church is open to visitors on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the month during February and March.

Opening hours from about 10.am, closing well before dusk.

The church will be open evary Saturday during the summer months, commencing 6 April until October.

Opening hours 10am until 5 pm (approximately)

If you would like to visit at another time please contact the Rector to arrange for the church to be unlocked.

Antique & Collector's Fair

We are holding our annual fair to raise funds for the church on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May. Do come along!

Church History

Is our tower Saxon or Norman? Read the evidence.

What is the tall memorial in the churchyard?   To find out,  read a story of happiness and heartbreak written by our resident genealogist Sarah Doig.

Family History

Do you have any ancestors from Rickinghall?

The parish holds some registers of baptism, marriage and burial for both Rickinghall Inferior and Rickinghall Superior. We have also surveyed the inferior churchyard, transcribed memorial inscriptions (MIs) and taken photographs of many of the gravestones. Details  of some 2,700 records can be found under the 'Parish Registers ' tab.

You may purchase transcriptions of the registers and MIs together with photographs of some of the grave stones.  Proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the churchyard.