Baconsthorpe Church
St Mary's Church, Baconsthorpe is the largest church in our Benefice, and is made of flint and freestone. White flints have been and squared and laid in courses. These are intended to reflect the early morning and late evening sunshine which will catch the eye from a distance. The earliest parts of the present church date from the 13th century and stand on Saxon foundations. The windows of the south aisle contain the 15th century arms of the Heydon family in stained glass which were removed from Baconsthorpe Castle in the 17th century, and the window at the east end of the same aisle is completely blocked by the Heydon memorial.
The church has a treasure trove of interesting and unique features. Visit to see Chanticleer, the brasses and the Easter Sepulchre amongst others, and to be reminded of the time by the clock which chimes across the village, reminding us that time is constantly moving on...
St Mary's is part of the Barningham Benefice, and services are held twice monthly. Please see the Village diary page for details.
For more information about the building, visit www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/baconsthorpe/baconsthorpe.htm
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