St James' Church and Leper Hospital Chapel Ruins, Dunwich, Suffolk, 1P17 3DT

Details

Accessibility:

St James' Church is located along St James' Street in Dunwich. The leper hospital chapel ruins can be found in the graveyard of the church. Wheelchair access is available up a grassy incline and the pathways are an easy to navigate combination of grass and gravel. The chapel ruins themselves are gated off (most of the time) for safety to visitors but the perimeter of the ruins is still accessible. St James' Church itself, is also easily accessible via a ramped entrance and has its own accessible toilets. It is reported that the leper hospital ruins are the most ancient part of Dunwich. 

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2330/facilities/

Brief description:

Dunwich, also known as 'the lost city of England', is a 12th Century coastal port town with a small community. The 2016 census revealed a population of only 864 people. Although the port has long since gone, Dunwich has plenty of other attractions to visit including; Dunwich Museum, Greyfriars Priory, RSPB Minsmere and Dingle Marshes, Dunwich River and Dingle Hill Tea-rooms. Dunwich has it's own beach and public toilets which are also wheelchair accessible. These can be found at the end of St James' Street along Beach Road. Dunwich is a site of archaeological interest and steeped in history, well worth a visit!    http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/content/articles/2008/11/03/leper_chapel_dunwich_feature.shtml and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1283930 Church of St. James
 

Address:

St James' Church and Hospital Chapel Ruins

St James' Street

Dunwich

Suffolk

IP17 3DT

Email:

rector.yoxmereclergy@gmail.com

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2330/get-in-touch/

Phone:

Reverend Tim Rogers, 01728 668951

Website:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2330/find-us/ Church of St. James

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006032 Leper Hospital Chapel Ruins

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1283930 Church of St. James

https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/suff/vol2/p137

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich

http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/content/articles/2008/11/03/leper_chapel_dunwich_feature.shtml

http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/dunwichsj.html

Directions:

Google maps can be found on the Church's website.   National Grid Reference: TM4749470583

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2330/find-us/

Opening Times:

Open all year round but always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change and to services. 

Transport: 

Dunwich does not have its own transport network. The nearest bus station is a 79 minute walk away. Car is the only accessible mode of transport. 

Amenities: 

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2330/facilities/

See the 'Brief Description' section for local places of interest. Cafe's and toilets here are easily accessible and well situated.