English Heritage sites near Levington Parish
LANDGUARD FORT
5 miles from Levington Parish
Landguard Fort is the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines.
MISTLEY TOWERS
9 miles from Levington Parish
Two porticoed Classical towers, which stood at each end of a grandiose but highly unconventional Georgian church, designed by Robert Adam in 1776.
ORFORD CASTLE
13 miles from Levington Parish
Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk.
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE
16 miles from Levington Parish
Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.
SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL
16 miles from Levington 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.
LINDSEY ST JAMES'S CHAPEL
16 miles from Levington Parish
A pretty thatched 13th century chapel with lancet windows.
Churches in Levington Parish
Levington, St Peter
Levington
Ipswich
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The village of Levington is a vibrant community of about 260 people. St Peter's church is probably 12th to 13th century in origin. It is much admired by visitors, because of its simplicity and its position overlooking the river Orwell.
St Peter's Church is a small and simple church, but one well known for its welcoming atmosphere. It is open daily for the use of the congregation and visitors alike and is an integral part of village life.
The view across the Orwell estuary is unforgettable and the simple charm of this church is so endearing.
Notice the curious display of windows in the rendered south wall (including a former low-side window), the distinct lack of them on the north side, the elegant east window of Tudor brick, the rustic porch, with maybe 14C timbers and the sturdy brick tower of c.1476 (its upper-parts rebuilt in 1636 [a bequest from Sir Robert Hitcham] and its three bells dated 1480, pre-1540 and 1581).
Inside, the walls lean outwards with age: go into the porch/vestry to see just how much! From the 1400s, enjoy the arch-braced nave roof, the carved rood-beam straddling the church and the East Anglian font. From the 1600s the carved pulpit, the communion rails and the sanctuary paneling from the former Brightwell Hall. And from the 20C the St Francis window (1954) and the altar table, made by a Levington craftsman in 1995.
The Friends of St Peter's was founded in 1998, to preserve and care for the fabric of St Peter's Church, and maintain the churchyard.
Pubs in Levington Parish
Ship
Church Ln, Levington, IP10 0LQ
(01473) 659573
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