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The ruins of St Mary Magdalene are situated in the garden of a private house east of Ferry Road on the way to the Hythe. The remaining north wall of the nave dates from around 1100, the east wall was rebuilt around 1400. The church was abandoned in late 14th century when the then new church of St John the Evangelist was built in the centre of village. The ruin is a scheduled ancient monument and is an ideal backdrop to the garden from where the magnificent edifice of Oxburgh Hall can be seen in the distance. Many such churches have been totally demolished but thankfully this lovely ruin survives, illustrating that not all Norman churches were large and grand with arcaded towers and elaborate entrance doors. The owner of the garden will be pleased to allow viewing as long as permission is sought first.