Barton Bendish

Civil Parish in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Barton Bendish

Organ in St Andrew's Church The instrument occupying the 14th-century west tower arch is a rare survival of the work of Joseph Halmshaw &amp; Sons, organ builders of Birmingham, who were active in the later 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th. For two Lincolnshire examples of their work see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5911089">SK9364 : Organ, St Michael's church, South Hykeham</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2982696">SK9760 : Organ in All Saints' church, Coleby</a>. — Organ in St Andrew's Church Credit: Tiger

Barton Bendish is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. It is situated approximately 10 miles southeast of the town of King's Lynn and covers an area of around 10 square kilometers. The parish is made up of three villages: Barton Bendish, Eastmoor, and Westmoor.

Barton Bendish is a rural area known for its picturesque countryside and charming traditional cottages. It is surrounded by rolling hills, open fields, and woodlands, making it an ideal location for countryside walks and outdoor activities. The village itself has a small population, with a tight-knit community that is friendly and welcoming.

The parish is home to St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 14th century. It is a Grade I listed building and features intricate stained glass windows and a stunning tower. The church holds regular services and is also a popular venue for weddings and other special occasions.

Barton Bendish has limited amenities, with a village hall and a pub being the main social hubs. The village hall hosts various events and activities throughout the year, including community gatherings and clubs. The pub, known as The Berney Arms, offers a cozy atmosphere and serves traditional pub food.

Overall, Barton Bendish is a peaceful and charming rural parish, perfect for those seeking a tranquil countryside lifestyle. Its natural beauty and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Barton Bendish Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.615186/0.544926 or Grid Reference TF7204. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Organ in St Andrew's Church

The instrument occupying the 14th-century west tower arch is a rare survival of the work of Joseph Halmshaw & Sons, organ builders of Birmingham, who were active in the later 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th. For two Lincolnshire examples of their work see SK9364 : Organ, St Michael's church, South Hykeham and SK9760 : Organ in All Saints' church, Coleby.

Tiger

St. Andrew's church, Barton Bendish

This is an interesting little church with some unusual features. The 15th c. porch has flushwork depicting the cross of St Andrew. A stair turret ascends the 14th c. tower on the south side, above the parapet is a pyramidal cap. In my opinion the late Norman doorway has at some time been made narrower which has created a point to the once rounded top, there is a detached column either side. Inside the nave are box pews dated 1623 and a small coeval poor box. Behind the pulpit is a small 14th c. niche and in the north wall are the old rood stairs. The chancel, to my mind is the most interesting part of the church just below the 14th c. piscina are two unique additional drains set into the floor which is covered with 14th c. patterned tiles. Adjacent to it is a graduated dropped sill sedilia.

Adrian S Pye

Barton Bendish St. Mary's church

The church had a tower which fell in 1421 and lasted until 1710. An attractive crocketted ogee hood-mould over the chancel door. The west Norman door has unusual banding around the columns of the jamb, the inner columns are an unusual bobbin design, with four orders of decoration above. It was salvaged from All Saints when it was demolished. Inside next to the south door is a painting of a wheel with a figure of Catherine, beneath her, a coffin on a bier. On the end of one of the Carolean benches is carved 1637; only slightly later that the Holy table which has ‘EL 1633’ carved on the front. High on the east wall hang two worm-eaten angels seemingly from the screen. A dropped-sill sedilia with quatrefoil decoration below. The piscina may be below floor level if it was similar to the one at Barton Bendish St Andrew’s.

Adrian S Pye

Eastmoor Road, south of Barton Bendish

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Farm track to Field Barn off Eastmoor Road

Adrian S Pye

Lines in the sky on Murgot's Lane

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Barton Bendish War Memorial

The Memorial bears 17 names and an additional six on a small marble making a total of 23 for WW1, with WW2 having claimed four lives.

Adrian S Pye

Approaching Barton Bendish

Approaching Barton Bendish on a dull summer morning. The entrance to Barton Hall is on the corner and in the next square.

Mary and Angus Hogg

In St Andrew's graveyard

This gravestone at St Andrew’s in Barton Bendish, dated 1793, shows some symbolic carving across the top. The large vase in the centre is flanked by two winged souls that indicate the rise of the deceased’s soul to Heaven. I found a few examples of this style in other Norfolk graveyards.

Mary and Angus Hogg