Part of church closed after panel falls from height
Andrew Woodger/BBCThe main body of a church has been closed after a decorative wooden plinth fell from a "considerable height".
Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, near Sudbury, Suffolk, shut its nave after the incident on Tuesday, 8 July, to carry out inspections on other panels.
The church stressed no one was injured, the roof had not collapsed and added that its Lady Chapel remained open for prayer and visits.
Suffolk Art Society's Summer Exhibition was due to take place at the church from 18 July to 3 August, but it has now been relocated to St Peter & St Paul Church in Lavenham.
"We are very sorry to report that the main body of the church is temporarily closed whilst a safety inspection is carried out," the church said on its website.
"A wooden plinth fell from a considerable height and we cannot open the main body of the church until all the high woodwork has been physically checked.
"We know many people have planned to visit Holy Trinity when visiting Suffolk and are so sorry we cannot share all of our wonderful church with you."
The church thanked people for their understanding.
Holy Trinity Church has been approached for comment.
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