The Priory Church of St. Mary.
The parish worship of God has certainly gone on in Letheringham since the second half of the 11th century, for a church is mentioned in the Domesday book in 1086. How long the present church has been in parochial use is not certain for it is thought that it was preceded by one about a mile away which served the parish until its demolition some time in the 17th century. No trace of this building has been found, but numerous skeletons were unearthed near Letheringham Mill and Letheringham Old Hall.
Safeguarding
The Priory Church of St. Mary, Letheringham, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. The Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
If you have any concerns about safeguarding you can contact our Priest-in-Charge, Revd Gary Best, on 01728 685 550.
The Priory Church of St. Mary, Letheringham, adheres to the Church of England's 'Promoting A Safer Church Policy', which can be found by clicking the link below.