Bengate

Settlement in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Bengate

Rood screen, St Mary's, Worstead, Norfolk
Rood screen, St Mary's, Worstead, Norfolk Credit: nick macneill

Bengate is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 10 miles east of the city of Norwich, Bengate is a rural community known for its picturesque countryside and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming, traditional English architecture, with many houses dating back several centuries. It is surrounded by rolling green fields, farmland, and meandering country lanes, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Bengate is a tight-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village is served by a local church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 14th century and is a prominent historical landmark. The church holds regular services and plays an important role in the community's social and cultural activities.

While Bengate itself does not have many amenities, it benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and villages. The larger town of Aylsham is just a short drive away and offers a range of shops, supermarkets, and services for residents' everyday needs.

The surrounding area of Bengate offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and birdwatching. There are also several nature reserves and parks in the vicinity, providing a chance to explore the diverse wildlife of Norfolk.

In summary, Bengate is a charming and peaceful village in Norfolk, offering a quintessential English countryside experience. With its rural setting, historical landmarks, and access to nearby amenities, it provides a desirable place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Bengate Images

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Rood screen, St Mary's, Worstead, Norfolk
Rood screen, St Mary's, Worstead, Norfolk
Briggate Mill Pond, North Walsham- Dilham Canal, Norfolk. Restoration work around the mill pond. The pond once again has water in it and lots of wildlife has started to return. Kingfishers have also been spotted here.
Briggate Mill Pond, North Walsham- Dilham Canal, Norfolk.
Restoration work around the mill pond. The pond once again has water in it and lots of wildlife has started to return. Kingfishers have also been spotted here.
Housing in Worstead Looking southward from the parking area beside St Mary's Church - the road on the left is Back Street.
Housing in Worstead
Looking southward from the parking area beside St Mary's Church - the road on the left is Back Street.
Manor House at the crossroads, Worstead
Manor House at the crossroads, Worstead
Signpost at the crossroads, Worstead At the corner of the churchyard.
Signpost at the crossroads, Worstead
At the corner of the churchyard.
Tower of St Mary's Church, Worstead
Tower of St Mary's Church, Worstead
Detail, St Mary's Church Delicate carving and squared flints.
Detail, St Mary's Church
Delicate carving and squared flints.
Briggate Mill Lock On the derelict North Walsham and Dilham Canal. The lower gates are in position, featuring the rather unusual cast iron balance beams characteristic of this canal. The upper gates appear to be missing. In the foreground are what seem to be old telegraph poles, the reason for their presence here is not apparent.
Briggate Mill Lock
On the derelict North Walsham and Dilham Canal. The lower gates are in position, featuring the rather unusual cast iron balance beams characteristic of this canal. The upper gates appear to be missing. In the foreground are what seem to be old telegraph poles, the reason for their presence here is not apparent.
Approaching Honing station (remains), 1997 View NE on the A1151, Station Road, the station having been on the ex-M&GN 'main' line, Melton Constable - North Walsham - Yarmouth (Beach) section, all closed 2/3/59. (Cf. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1053445">TG3127 : View along Station Road</a>).
Approaching Honing station (remains), 1997
View NE on the A1151, Station Road, the station having been on the ex-M&GN 'main' line, Melton Constable - North Walsham - Yarmouth (Beach) section, all closed 2/3/59. (Cf. TG3127 : View along Station Road).
Weavers Way, disused canal from footbridge near Briggate
Weavers Way, disused canal from footbridge near Briggate
Weavers Way, footbridge near Briggate Footbridge on Weavers Way over the disused canal just north of Briggate
Weavers Way, footbridge near Briggate
Footbridge on Weavers Way over the disused canal just north of Briggate
WW2 pillbox beside the road
WW2 pillbox beside the road
WW2 pillbox, clad in brick There is no inner or outer blastwall. This pillbox is part of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal stopline. For a view of the entrance see - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3916967">TG3127 : Entrance of WW2 pillbox</a>
WW2 pillbox, clad in brick
There is no inner or outer blastwall. This pillbox is part of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal stopline. For a view of the entrance see - TG3127 : Entrance of WW2 pillbox
Entrance of WW2 pillbox For a full view, see - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3916964">TG3127 : WW2 pillbox, clad in brick</a>
Entrance of WW2 pillbox
For a full view, see - TG3127 : WW2 pillbox, clad in brick
Derelict watermill at Briggate
Derelict watermill at Briggate
Canal and old lock gates at Briggate Bridge
Canal and old lock gates at Briggate Bridge
Weir at the old locks at Briggate
Weir at the old locks at Briggate
The site of Briggate Mill The very dilapidated granary building > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/785993" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/785993">Link</a> has been demolished. The surrounding area of land  is believed to be the only known habitat in England of the endangered black water vole.

Briggate watermill was also known as Worstead Mill. Its most extended version used to be three storeys high and originally consisted of weatherboarding set onto a wooden frame, built into the brick base of the ground floor, which was replaced by corrugated iron cladding. Once the mill had three locums; an eight foot six inches head of water drove a breastshot wheel that was 14 feet in diameter and 6 feet wide. The mill once employed 12 workers, with only one left when it closed in 1969. For more information and historical photos see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Watermills/briggate.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Watermills/briggate.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The site of Briggate Mill
The very dilapidated granary building > Link has been demolished. The surrounding area of land is believed to be the only known habitat in England of the endangered black water vole. Briggate watermill was also known as Worstead Mill. Its most extended version used to be three storeys high and originally consisted of weatherboarding set onto a wooden frame, built into the brick base of the ground floor, which was replaced by corrugated iron cladding. Once the mill had three locums; an eight foot six inches head of water drove a breastshot wheel that was 14 feet in diameter and 6 feet wide. The mill once employed 12 workers, with only one left when it closed in 1969. For more information and historical photos see: LinkExternal link
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Bengate is located at Grid Ref: TG3027 (Lat: 52.79437, Lng: 1.418969)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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