Benhall

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Benhall

St Mary's Church The west tower is of brick with the lower stages faced in stone.  The huge buttresses (obscuring a small Norman window) were added in the 18th century to counter the outward lean of the south wall due to subsidence on the hilltop site, the dramatic effect of which can be seen inside the church.
St Mary's Church Credit: Tiger

Benhall is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated near the A12 road, it lies approximately 2 miles north-west of Saxmundham and 9 miles east of the town of Framlingham. The parish covers an area of about 7 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 500 residents.

The village of Benhall is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including fields, woodland areas, and gently rolling hills. The River Fromus, a tributary of the River Alde, runs through the parish, providing scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Benhall has a strong sense of community, with various amenities and services available to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a local pub, and a church. The primary school, Benhall St. Mary’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, provides education for children aged 4 to 11.

The village is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities through road and rail networks. The nearby Saxmundham railway station offers regular services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street, making it convenient for commuting or traveling further afield.

Overall, Benhall is a charming and peaceful civil parish in Suffolk, offering a rural setting with close proximity to amenities and transport links. It provides a desirable location for those seeking a quiet and picturesque place to live.

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Benhall Images

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St Mary's Church The west tower is of brick with the lower stages faced in stone.  The huge buttresses (obscuring a small Norman window) were added in the 18th century to counter the outward lean of the south wall due to subsidence on the hilltop site, the dramatic effect of which can be seen inside the church.
St Mary's Church
The west tower is of brick with the lower stages faced in stone. The huge buttresses (obscuring a small Norman window) were added in the 18th century to counter the outward lean of the south wall due to subsidence on the hilltop site, the dramatic effect of which can be seen inside the church.
Fragment of a rood screen Two panels of tracery from the upper part of the medieval screen are displayed on the wall of St Mary's Church.
Fragment of a rood screen
Two panels of tracery from the upper part of the medieval screen are displayed on the wall of St Mary's Church.
Inside St Mary's Church Looking west down the nave, the tremendous outward lean of the south wall is obvious.  The central window is Norman and is matched by a similar one on the north side.  Between the windows huge external buttresses counteract the outward thrust of the walls.  The roof has a scissor truss construction and the Georgian box pews are richly varnished.
Inside St Mary's Church
Looking west down the nave, the tremendous outward lean of the south wall is obvious. The central window is Norman and is matched by a similar one on the north side. Between the windows huge external buttresses counteract the outward thrust of the walls. The roof has a scissor truss construction and the Georgian box pews are richly varnished.
Chancel of St Mary's Church Pevsner, visiting in 1961, commented that this end of the church "seems all renewed".  The roof trusses echo those of the nave on a smaller scale.  The altar is flanked by Victorian decalogue boards.
Chancel of St Mary's Church
Pevsner, visiting in 1961, commented that this end of the church "seems all renewed". The roof trusses echo those of the nave on a smaller scale. The altar is flanked by Victorian decalogue boards.
St Mary's church noticeboard, Farnham
St Mary's church noticeboard, Farnham
St Mary's churchyard looking south
St Mary's churchyard looking south
Farnham, Suffolk, St Mary's Church
Farnham, Suffolk, St Mary's Church
1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church 1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church NW angle of tower.
1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church
1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church NW angle of tower.
St Mary's church, Farnham, Suffolk
St Mary's church, Farnham, Suffolk
St  Andrew  Parish  Church.  Stratford  St  Andrew
St Andrew Parish Church. Stratford St Andrew
WW2  Pillbox  in  field  at  Stratford  St  Andrew Alongside the A12
WW2 Pillbox in field at Stratford St Andrew
Alongside the A12
Stratford  St  Andrew  village  sign  at  road  junction Junction Low Road and A12
Stratford St Andrew village sign at road junction
Junction Low Road and A12
The  Street  (A12)  leaving  Farnham Junction on left to Benhall Street
The Street (A12) leaving Farnham
Junction on left to Benhall Street
Turning  right  off  A12  at  Friday  Street This is on a short section of dual carriageway
Turning right off A12 at Friday Street
This is on a short section of dual carriageway
Waiting  for  a  gap  on  the  A12  dual  carriageway To turn right onto the A1094 requires concentration
Waiting for a gap on the A12 dual carriageway
To turn right onto the A1094 requires concentration
Farm  Shop  at  Friday Street  Market This section must be a new extension as not shown on map
Farm Shop at Friday Street Market
This section must be a new extension as not shown on map
Benhall Green beacon
Benhall Green beacon
Cottages on Aldecar Lane A corner of Benhall Green, a community filled with lovely cottages like these.
Cottages on Aldecar Lane
A corner of Benhall Green, a community filled with lovely cottages like these.
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Benhall is located at Grid Ref: TM3661 (Lat: 52.202964, Lng: 1.466612)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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St Marys Church
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St Marys Church
Naptan AtcoCode: 390060250
Naptan Bearing: S
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Benhall
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q940336
Wikipedia: en:Benhall
Lat/Long: 52.204029/1.4709862
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IP17 4675
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Lat/Long: 52.1997657/1.469821
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