The Parish Church of Saint Bartholomews
The parish church of Saint Bartholomews dates from the 14th century but parts of the building date from an earlier building. On the outside north wall of the chancel there are traces of Saxon windows. On the eastern elevation, the east window dates from between 1290 and 1350. The Nave and South aisles are of a later date. The windows are perpendicular in style and date from between 1350 and 1530, and small pieces of medieval stained glass can be seen in the top lights. The Clerestory has an unusual arrangement of two windows to each arch. The tower is constructed from flint and has traceried sound holes and was built in the 15th century. The tower houses five bells. The font dates from before the present church and has a large bowl supported by four plain pillars. Hanging over the chancel arch there are the royal arms of Queen Anne (1702–1714) and were adopted by the crown after the union of England and Scotland in 1707. the church organ was built around 1865 by Father Henry Willis of the famous London organ builders. It originally cost £70 and is the only miniature Father Willis organ in Norfolk. .
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