Liston Church, Sudbury Open Day
Liston Lane, Liston, Borley, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7HS
The precise age of Liston Church is uncertain: a charter of 1087 refers to an existing church in Liston, whereas architectural scholars date the earliest work in the present building to the early twelfth century.
A handsome west tower, deemed a fine example of C16 brickwork stands against the relative plainness of its flint rubble walls and red-tiled roof. Inside a wooden screen separates the nave from the chancel which features a stone reredo, painted figures and a geometrical pattern with red glass bosses (designed by Woodyer). The solid oak chancel ceiling of about 1500 has 4 well-carved canopied figures. The organ, a Georgian instrument formerly at Lyston Hall, was possibly the gift of Georg Friederich Handel.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 10.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
Liston Lane, Liston, Borley, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7HS
- Directions:
- what3words: stint.couches.outhouse Latitude: 52.0704 / 52°4'13"N Longitude: 0.7018 / 0°42'6"E Please note that Liston Lane from Long Melford is closed so access must be via Rodbridge Corner/Foxearth Road
- Contact on day:
- Julie Hastings-Smith
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access to Liston Church is via a slope or steps. Once inside it is flat with a step up to the altar rail and inside the Palmer Chapel. Parking is on road
