Beighton, Norfolk
Beighton /ˈbaɪtən/ is a village and civil parish in the Broadland district of Norfolk, England, about two miles (3 km) South-West of Acle about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) to Norwich. It covers an area of 7.63 km2 (2.95 sq mil) and has a population of 436 in 185 households according to the 2011 census. Today, Beighton incorporates the old parish of Moulton St Mary, and both parishes are mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The All Saints church is situated within Beighton, along Church Hill. The church was described in 1870 as:
The church is decorated English, and was recently restored.
| Beighton | |
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All Saints Church, Beighton | |
Beighton Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 7.63 km2 (2.95 sq mi) |
| Population | 436 (2011) |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG385080 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR13 |
| Dialling code | 01493 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
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