Willingham St Mary
| Willingham St Mary | |
|---|---|
The Fox public house on the A145 at Willingham St Mary | |
Location within Suffolk | |
| Area | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Population | 152 (2011) |
| • Density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM445855 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Beccles |
| Postcode district | NR34 |
| Dialling code | 01502 |
| UK Parliament | |
Willingham St Mary, also known simply as Willingham, is a village and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk located about 3.5 miles (6 km) south of Beccles in the East Suffolk district. At the 2011 United Kingdom census it had a population of 152.
The A145 road cuts through the western section of the parish where it joins with Shadingfield. Sections of the Sotterley estate are included within its western section. A joint parish council covers the parishes of Ellough, Shadingfield, Sotterley and Willingham St Mary. As well as these parishes, Willingham also borders the parish of Weston.
The village has few services, with the largest population centre where it adjoins Shadingfield. Children attend primary school in Brampton and high school in Beccles. The Fox public house on the A145 is within the parish boundary, although more commonly associated with Shadingfield, and the two parishes share a village hall and playing field, both located on the parish border. The parish church, which was dedicated to St Mary, is no longer standing.