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Whitworth is pleased to have completed phase one of the reordering works at All Saints Church in Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds. This is a project focused on helping this much-loved historic building continue to serve its community for generations to come.
This first phase centred on introducing essential new facilities to make the church more practical and welcoming for everyday use. Works included:
Installation of new drainage and water connections to serve a new teapot facility
Interior redecoration to refresh and brighten the space
Installation of a new radiant heating system to improve comfort throughout the year
Together, these upgrades make the building far more suitable for community events, gatherings and regular use, while remaining sensitive to its historic character.
Alongside the internal improvements, repair works were also carried out to both the church building and the surrounding churchyard. These repairs are an important part of safeguarding the fabric of this significant heritage asset.
All Saints is a striking 14th-century church in the heart of Stanton, standing on a site that dates back to Saxon times and is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Its distinctive tower rises above the south porch, one of only 22 south-west porch towers in Suffolk. Although the original belfry collapsed in 1906, the church’s bells were rehoused in a wooden frame in 1956 and still chime today.
Projects like this require careful preservation of historic significance, while also the important consideration of supporting modern community use. By introducing discreet new services and improving comfort, this phase of works helps ensure All Saints remains a historic landmark, while also continuing to function as an active part of village life.
Whitworth is proud to have supported the church and wider community in this important step forward. To view more of our work on church architecture, view our portfolio.
Images by Mark Sutherland.
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