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Church of St Mary, Huntingfield
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church in Huntingfield, Suffolk. The church is a grade I listed building. It is noted for its highly decorated ceiling. HistoryThe church dates to the Medieval period. The nave contains a 12th-century window opening. The chancel dates to the 13th or 14th century. The tower dates to the 15th century.[1] The arched nave ceiling is highly decorated with paintings.[1] It was painted by Mildred Holland during the 19th century when her husband, William Holland, was the church's rector.[2] Norman Scarfe notes that "between 1859 and 1882 that over £2,000 was spent on the church".[2] The church was altered during the Victorian restoration in 1858 to 1859 and in 1896 to 1906.[1] On 7 December 1966, the church was designated a grade I listed building.[1] Present day St Mary's is part of the Benefice of Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield and Cookley in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.[3] The church stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England.[3] As the parish rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Richborough (currently Norman Banks).[4] References
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