All Saints, Besthorpe

Open on the first Sunday of every month from 1pm - 3pm. Or the key is available from Heron Farm, Bunwell Road, NR17 2LN - telephone: 01953 455774. Or from Besthorpe Old Vicarage, School Lane, NR17 2LH telephone: 01953 452054.
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The proportions of All Saints' Church are very pleasing to the eye. The large east window in the Decorated style is a result of the 19th century restoration. Inside, notice the headstops of the nave arches which include a king and bishop. A lovely piscina and sedilia can be seen in the chancel. George Gopping, the vicar for 54 years donated the altar in 1624. One the north side of the chancel is one of the most elaborate memorials in the county. It remembers Sir William Drury (d. 1639), depicted in his armour in a reclining position between his wife and children. One of his children holds a skull. Below are two deceased children. Also worth admiring are the 15th century stained glass windows in the south transept.

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