Covehithe, Suffolk....

Covehithe is a small community, very different to the port settlement that was here in the 15th century.

St Andrew's Church:-

The old building, now in ruins, must have been a spectacular building and is believed to have been built in the 15th century by a wealthy incumbent, William Yarmouth and his friends.  

Some thirty years after Cromwell's Parliamentary Commissioner, Dowsing, destroyed artwork and windows, as well as defacing the octagonal font, it became clear that the building was much too large and the cost of maintenance far beyond the means of the small community, so permission was granted in 1672 to erect the present small church by utilising materials obtained from the original structure...…

I wouldn't dare, but isn't it fascinating to read old graffiti …..

This couple travelled a long way....

And along the path to Covehithe Beach, Covehithe Broad and Benacre National Nature Reserve....

It's not exactly Marbella (sigh!) but Covehithe has its charm...

I want one....

Looking towards Southwold....

At Covehithe Broad.... another visitor told us that she fell asleep by the waterside and awoke surrounded by geese, the wildfowl are very friendly!

Information sourced from the St Andrew's church booklet, and the information boards on site.