Variously known as Beechamwell or Beachamwell. The latter is the accepted spelling today. In these records the name is spelt in each case as shown on the inscription concerned.
C001 [White tablet on north wall] In/ loving memory/ of/ Joshua FIELDEN D.L., J.P./ of/ Beachamwell Hall/ Norfolk/ and/ Caton Green/ Lancashire/ March 9, 1848 – Oct 22 1892/ and/ Frances/ his wife/ Aug 29 1850 – Nov 22 1936
C002 [White marble scroll on north wall of choir] In memory/ of/ the Revd Henry DUGMORE M A/ for upward of twenty two years/ a resident at the Hall/ in this place/ where he died deeply lamented/ on the 24th of February/ 1869/ in the 73rd year of his age/ also/ Cecilia Rachael/ his wife/ who departed this life deeply regretted/ on the 5th of February 1879/ in the 74th year of his age/ at Bagthorpe Hall, Norfolk/ so he giveth his beloved sleep
C003 [White tablet on north wall of choir] In memory of/ Robert Cubitt NIGHTINGALE/ for 22 years rector of this parish/ who died on the 12th of March 1915/ in his 71st year/ of wide interest and liberal views/ he endeavoured above all to cheer/ and ameliorate the condition of the poor and labouring/ This tablet was erected in loving memory/ by his parishioners and family
C004 [White tablet on north wall beside pulpit] Sacred/ to the memory of/ the Rev George HOGGE/ rector of this parish/ who died/ January 11 1855/ in the/ 50th year of his age
C005 [White tablet on north wall of altar room] Sacred to the memory of/ John MOTTEUX Esqr/ of this parish and of Bansted Place/ in the county of Surrey/ who died at Teignmouth in Devon/ on the 30th April 1793/ aged 56 years [BR says Esq Lord of this Manor]
C006 [Floor stone on the north side of altar has brass plate, not able to read. Information from church guide leaflet] This is “”the half figure of the Reverend John GRYMESTONE (rector for five years) who died in 1430”
C007 [East window] To the glory of God and in loving memory of Joshua FIELDEN born March 9 1848 died October 22 1892
C008 [Black marble floor stone on the south side of altar bears the figure of a person but has no legible inscription]
C009 [White tablet on south wall of altar room] Sacred to
the memory of/ John MOTTEUX Esqre/ of this parish/ and of Sandringham Hall/ in
this county/ and of Banstead Place/ in the county of Surrey/ who died in London/
on the 30th of July 1843/ aged 78 years/ This tablet was erected/ out
of respect to his memory by/ the Honble Spencer COWPER/ Quae Vult Valde Vult
[According to Norfolk Roots May/June 2005 John Motteux was
an eccentric bachelor with a passion for fruit tree cultivation who left
Sandringham Hall to Charles Cowper from whom Queen Victoria purchased it in
1862]
C010 [Window in east wall of Lady Chapel] To the Glory of God and to the memory of our beloved father/ Claxton Billing MASON died Sep 24th 1902 erected by his children
C011 [Floor stone in south aisle] In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Stephen KING/ who departed this life/ 31 [July] 1829/ aged 58 years
C012 [Brass plaque on south wall] In loving memory of/ Raymond William RICE/ of Malthouse Farm/ 1913 – 1972/ church warden for 33 years [Entry in Shingham burial register 16 Feb]
C013 [White tablet on south wall with coloured decoration] In loving memory of/ Patrick VILLIERS-STUART/ Lt Colonel/ DSO Chev. Leg, d’Hon D.L./ of/ Beachamwell Hall/ son of Henry Windsor VILLIERS-STUART/ of Dromana D.L.M.P./1879 – 1949/ and/ of his wife/ Constance Mary [+ Villiers]/ daughter of/ Joshua FIELDEN D.L.J.P./ 1876 – 1966
C014 [or WM01} [Tablet on south wall] To the honoured memory of/ Beachamwell & Shingham men/ who fell in the Great War 1914 – 1918/ W C BILLMAN, A BURRELL, G BURT, E J BUTTERS, J A BUTTERS, W J COUZENS, E C HOWARD, J W JOHNSON, F NICHOLLS, B E PATTERSON, R H SECKER, N WATTS/ Their name liveth for evermore
C015 [or WM02] [Tablet beneath C014] also of/ Sgt John F HOWES The Royal Air Force/ Pte Alan M LAMBERT The Royal Norfolk Regt/ Pte Stephen A OSBORN The Royal Norfolk Regt/ Cpl Ivy WATSON A.T.S/ who gave their lives for freedom in the World War of/ 1939 – 1945
C016 [Brass plaque on west wall] To the glory of God and in memory of/ Claxton John MASON/ sergeant Marshall’s Horse/ eldest son of/ Claxton Billing and Emily MASON/ of Beechamwell St John’s/ born 7th August 1864/ killed in action near Steysburg South Africa/ 20th May 1901/ Interred at Steynsburg. [St John’s Beechamwell now a ruin in a field]
C017 [plaque at base of clock tower] The clock in this tower/ was made and presented by/ the late Canon A F SUTTON M A/ vicar of Earls Calne, Essex/ & dedicated by the archdeacon/ of Wisbech on Nov 11th 1924
Row 10 begins in the south west corner of the churchyard and runs alongside the west wall
1001 In/ loving memory of/ Horace/ Henry RIX/ who died Feb 21 1938/ aged 60 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also/ Bertha his beloved wife/ born Nov 1st 1878/ died Feb 28th 1953/ Reunited
1002 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Clara Edith HOLMES/ died 17th June 1938/ aged 76 years [BR says of Swaffham]/ Fight the good fight/ and of her dear son/ Colonel H J IMPSON/ OBE MC/ died 1st Feb 1975/ beloved husband of Patricia. [Plaque] Colonel H J IMPSON OBE MC/ The Royal Lincolnshire/ Regiment
1003 In memory of/ Charles son of/ Robert & Margaret/ ESGATE/ who died June 5th 1841/ aged 32 Years/ [˝ line not readable]
1004 In memory of/ Robert ESGATE/ who died/ Sep 22nd 1836/ aged 68 years
1005 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William ESGATE/ who was accidentally killed by/ a steam threshing machine/ January 24th 1856/ in the 45th year of his age/ This stone/ is erected to his memory by/ his master/ whom he faithfully served whilst living/ and who deeply deplores/ his untimely end/ Then shall two be in the field the one/ shall be taken and the other left/ therefore be ye also ready for such an/ hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh/ St Matthew [Ch 24 v 40, 42]
1006 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Jeremiah/ BARKHAM/ who died April 30/ 1875/ in the 79th year/ of his age/ Man is like a thing of nought/ time passeth away like a stream
1007 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary wife of/ Jeremiah BARKHAM who died April 18th 1876/ in the 75th year/ of his age/ Rest in peace
1008 In memory/ of/ William GRIEF/ who died Jan 15/ 1857/ aged 68 years
1101 In memory of/ John the son of/ Rob & Margaret/ EASGATE/ who died Aug 20th 1821/ aged 23 years/ My weeping parents moderate your grief/ the hand that wounds, the same affords relief/ tis God that gives tis God that takes away/ it is not right we should his will gainsay/ from every human ill I now am free/ and called my blessed Saviour’s face to see [BR says EASGATE]
1102 Sacred to the memory/ of/ William BARKHAM/ who died June 19th 1910/ aged 73 years/ also of/ Maria BARKHAM/ his beloved wife/ who died Aug 26th 1908/ aged 77 years/ (Interred at Norwich)/ Come onto Me all ye that labour and are/ heavy laden and I will give you rest
1103 In memory of/ Mary wife of/ Robert SHERWOOD/ who died/ October 15th 1848/ aged 90 years/ also/ Jonathan infant son/ of John and Maria/ BURROWS/ and great grandson/ of the above [Buried 17 Jan 1849]
1104 In/ memory of/ Anthony EVETTS/ who died Octbr 12/ 1861/ aged 76 years
1105 In/ loving memory/ of/ George/ the beloved husband of/ Martha REEVE/ who departed this life/ August 27th 1908/ aged 60 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our hearts/ that never can be filled
1201 In/ loving memory of/ Florence RIX/ who died December 29-1933/ aged 67 years/ At rest
1202 [Kerb]
1203 [Headstone and Kerb] East: Isabella/ Henry/ and Alfred
Alexander
West: In loving memory of/ George ALEXANDER/ who died June
25th 1919/ aged 72 years/ Rest in the Lord/ also of/ Mabel Harriet/
daughter of the above/ who died in infancy [BR says buried 21 Dec 1887]/ and of
[+ Mary] Jessie ALEXANDER/ who died March 18 1936
1204 [unreadable]
1205 Martha ANDREWS/ born 23 July 1845/ died 25 Dec 1916/ Good and faithful servant
1206 In/ memory of/ George MAIDMENT/ who died [21] Aug/ 1847/ aged 39 years
1207 In memory of/ Isaac WILLIAMS/ who died 1st May 1852/ aged 66 years/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died 16th Dec 1859/ aged 73 years/ [2 lines]
1208 In loving memory of/ Maud Mary/ beloved daughter of/ James & Alice STIMPSON/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ May 7th 1902/ aged 18 years/ We loved her so no tongue can tell/ how much we loved her and how well/ God loved her too and thought it best/ to take her to his heavenly rest/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken/ away blessed be the name of the Lord
1209 In/ loving memory of/ James STIMPSON/ the beloved husband of/ Alice STIMPSON/ who died August 12th 1909/ aged 71 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ There is a better world they say/ O so bright/ where sin and death are done away/ O so bright/ and music fills the balmy air/ and angles with bright wings are there/ and harps of gold and mansions fair/ O so bright
The next rows are to the north of the church only
1301 In memory of
1302
1303 In memory of/ Thomas RUDD/ who departed this/ life Sepbr 19th 179x / aged 79 years
1304 In memory of/ John the son of/ Thos & Ann RUDD/ who departed this/ life Nov 15th 1777/ aged 62? Years
1305 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Emily BARRETT/ third daughter of/ Robert and Mary/ BARRETT/ of this parish/ who died May 29th 1858/ aged 28 years/ Weep not she is not dead but sleepeth St Luke VIII v 52
1306 In loving memory of/ Robert BARRETT/ who fell asleep July 21st 188[5]/ aged 82 years/ Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for/ the end of that man is peace
Here is gravel path from road to church porch
1401 In ever loving memory of/ Frank NICHOLLS/ the dearly beloved son of/ John & Mary WEBB/ who died of wounds received/ in France/ May 27th 1917/ aged 23 years/ [BR says Francis died in Liverpool]/ Faint not nor fear his arms are near/ He chanceth not and thou art dear/ only believe and thou shalt see/ that Christ is all to thee/ Greater love hath no man than this, that a man/ lay down his life for his friends/ This stone is erected to his memory by/ his late employer Thomas BARING
1402 In memory of/ Thomas SAITHIN/ who died June the 2 1800/ aged 6 years [Not identified in burial register]
1403 In/ memory of/ Wm SMITH/ Octbr the 28th 1802/ in the 17th year of his age
1404 In memory of/ Ann/ the wife of/ Wm SMITH/ who died/ Octr 28th 1827/ aged 80 years/ In memory of/ Wm SMITH/ who died/ May 8th 1824/ aged 72 years/ Having fought the good fight and kept the faith/ they rest in hope
1501 In/ loving memory of/ Bertie Samuel/ the dearly loved and only son of/ Samuel & Jane MITCHELL/ who died Apr 20th 1907/ aged 3 years & 8 months/ Jesus called a little child unto him
1502 In loving memory of/ Anthony/ the beloved husband of/ Martha RICHARDSON/ who died Sept 28th 1901/ aged 62 years/ Farewell dear friends a long farewell/ for we shall meet no more/ til we are raised with Christ to dwell/ on Zion’s happy shore/ Prepare to meet thy God. In the midst of life we are in death
The next rows are to the south of the church only
2001 In/ loving memory/ of/ Henry RIX/ who fell asleep/ March 20th 1902/ aged 68 years/ Though I walk through the valley of/ the shadow of death I will fear no evil/ for Thou O Lord art with me/ also of/ Sarah/ his beloved wife/ who died Dec 14th 1910/ aged 73 years
2002 In/ memory of [low weathered head stone]
2003 In memory of/ Jane ALEXANDER/ who died Feb 21st 1859/ aged 45 years/ For [to me to live is] Christ and to die is gain
2004 Hugh GODFREY/ who died Nov 25th 1797/ aged 5?8 years [BR says farmer]/ also James the son of/ Hugh & Eliz GODFREY/ who died March 21 1796. aged 2 years [BR says of Barton]
2005 [Tomb at south west corner of church]
Sacred/ to the memory of/ Eleanor wife of/ John FULLER/ who
departed this life/ Feb 7th 1837 aged 71 years/ also of/ John FULLER/
who died Jan 3rd 1842/ aged 81 years [BR says of Gooderstone]
2101 In/ loving memory of/ Charles/ eldest son of/ Charles FLATT/ fell asleep Apr 26th 1885/ aged 39 years/ Thou hast guided them in thy strength unto/ thy Holy habitation
2102 In memory of/ Robert ALCOCK/ born Augst 7th 1813/ died Decbr 11th 1838/ Here lies interred beneath this silent clod/ a virtuous youth who trusted in his God/ adieu dear son we cannot wish thy stay/ spend with thy God an everlasting day
2103 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Robert SC[A]LES/ who died April 8th/ 1828/ aged 62 years
2104 In/ affectionate memory/ of/ Herbert John/ the dearly loved son of/ Henry & Sarah RIX/ who fell asleep trusting in Jesus/ Jany 23rd 1889/ aged 20 years/ Thy will be done/ also two of their infant children/ Walter Edmund RIX [buried 7 April 1870 age 1m] and another [Bertha buried 6 Feb 1875 age 4 years]
2201 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Tho COLLISON/ who died Decr 22nd 1821/ aged 77 years/ An honest man lies here buried/ for truth and justice he preferred/ he shew’d through life a generous mind/ and died in peace with all mankind [BR says of Marham]
2202 In our heavenly Father’s keeping/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Walter HEMPSON/ fell asleep October 8th 1872/ aged 44 years/ We who have believed do enter into rest/ also Alfred son of the above/ fell asleep Feby 8th 1878/ aged 19 years/ The Master calleth them/ also Eliza Agnes daughter/ of the above fell asleep/ Good Friday March 23 1883/ aged 26 years/ My beloved is gone down into his garden to gather lilies/ also three infant children
2203 In memory of/ Susanna COLLISON/ who died July 15th 1791/ aged 77 years [BR says widow]
2204 [unreadable]
2205 [unreadable]
2301 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas/ SHELTON who died/ June 22 1851/ aged 49 years/ also/ Judith/ his wife/ Sep 3 1863/ aged 57 years
2302 In memory of/ John/ the son of/ Robrt & Elizth SHELTON/ who died Jan 9th 1817/ aged 26 years/ A virtuous youth lies buried here/ who from a widowed mother’s ----/ did never dream the sorrowing ---- / but when she saw him droop and fall
2303 In memory of/ James BOWTON/ who died/ December 26 1835/ aged 76 years/ [4 lines worn away, RH blank] [BR says BOLTON]
2304 In memory of/ Sarah daughter of/ Js & Elizth BOWTON/ who died March 3rd 1827/ aged 18 years [BR says BOULTON]/ A loving child lies buried here/ whom loved so dear/ we hope she will in Heaven appear/ Lord her there/ also of Thos their son/ who died an infant
2305 In memory/ of Elizth ye wife of/ Rober HARVEY?/ who died January 15/ 1692 aged 52 years [4 lines worn away] [BR entry not found]
2401 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Susan/ the beloved wife of/ John PEARCE/ who departed this life/ 18th Octr 1871/ aged 54 years/ I --- ye sorrow not even as others/ which have no hope/ for if we believe that Jesus died/ and rose again so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring/ with Him
2402 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John PEARCE/ who died/ Octr 28th 1888/ aged 70 years/ For he that is entered into his rest/ he also has ceased from his own/ work as God did from his, let us/ labour therefore to enter into that rest [BR says of Gooderstone]
2403 In memory of/ Ann wife of/ Thos SMITH/ who died July 14 1820/ aged 42 years/ I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto/ me write, from henceforth blessed are the/ dead which die in the Lord even so saith/ the Spirit for they rest from their labour
2404 In memory of/ Mary/ the wife of/ Thos SMITH/ who died May 8th 1824/ aged [4]7 years
2405 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas SMITH/ who departed this life/ October 17th 1834/ aged 53 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth and/ that he shall stand at the latter day/ upon the Earth and though after my/ skin worms destroy this body yet in/ my flesh shall I see God Job XIX Chap 25-26 ver
2406 [Body stone at SE corner of church] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sally CHAMBERS late of Beechamwell/ of Swaffham in Norfolk/ who departed this life/ November 20 1869/ aged 70 years
2407 [Body stone at SE corner of church] In memory of Elizabeth CHAMBERS/ who died 7th of May 1846 aged 71 years/ and relict of James CHAMBERS/ who was intered 1804 at Exning, Suffolk
2408 [Cross at east end of church] South: Until the day
dawn/ and the shadows/ flee away/ To the dear mother of/ Margaret MUSHOT [BR
says MUSHET]/ sister in law of the/ Revd George ROBERTS/ rector of this parish/
b ber 1798/ Fell asleep 10th July 1885/ Eternal rest grant unto
her O Lord/ and let light perpetual shine upon
East: My heart and my flesh faileth/ but God is the
strength of my/ heart and my portion forever/ and ever Amen [ this sandstone
cross is badly weathered here] r 1887
North: And he bringeth/ the right haven/ where he
George
2501 In memory of/ John FARRER/ died 28th March 1850/ aged 63 years [BR says FARROW]
2502 In memory of/ Ann wife of/ Edmund ESGATE/ who died August 10th 1843/ aged 22 years/ Here resteth a departed friend/ [3 lines worn away] [BR says ESTGATE]
2503 In loving memory of/ Edmund ESGATE/ who died Sep 22nd 1889/ aged 76 years [BR says of Walsingham]/ also of Charlotte/ his wife/ who died April 12th 1858/ aged 64 years/ [BR says buried 4 Apr 1889] [2˝ lines worn away]
2504 In memory of/ Maria WATTS/ who died July 26th/ 1842/ aged 45 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ for they rest from their labours
2505 In memory of/ Mary FARROW/ who departed this life/ Novr 20th 1834/ aged 43 years/ While she appeared in good spirits/ her thoughts were not known/ she has left her dear friends/ to mourn for her soul
2506 In memory of/ Mary BURROWS/ who died June 19th 1838/ aged 72 years/ Long time I lived in grief and pain/ while on the Earth I did remain/ but the Lord has given me rest/ and numbered me amongst the blest [BR says BURROWS or BURROUGHS]
2507 In memory of/ Ann BURROUGHS/ who died April 23rd 1814/ aged 5 years [BR says BURROWS]
2508 In memory of/ Robert son of/ Edmund & Eliz SAVIM?/ who died Dec ye 3rd 1750/ aged -8 years [BR entry is for Robert Savage GODDARD son of Edward & Elizabeth]
2509 In/ memory of/ James BURROWS/ died 15th Decr 1866/ aged 65 years/ Day by day [remainder of 4 lines worn away]
2510 In loving memory of/ John MADDY/ who died Octr 13th 1883/ aged 91 years/ also Frances his wife/ who died Sep 29th 1846/ aged 55 years
2511 In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ John REGEMENT/ who died August 18/ 1805/ aged 48 years/ Afflictions sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ to give me ease God did please/ to free me from my pain [BR says REDGMENT]
2512 In memory of/ William WARREN/ who died June 20th 1836/ aged 76 years/ Blessed are the dead that die in the/ Lord for they rest from their labours
2601 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ wife of/ William BURRELL/ died May 9th 1880/ in the 64th year/ of her age/ Come unto me all ye that labour and are/ heavy laden and I will give you rest/ also of/ William BURRELL/ died March 20th 1890/ in his 78th year [BR says BURWELL for Elizabeth but BURRELL for William]
2602 Here resteth/ in hope/ the body of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved daughter of/ Thomas & Harriott/ WELBOURN/ born Sep 19 1867/ fell asleep Dec 21 1873/ In their mouths was found no/ guile for they are without fault/ before the throne of God
2603 In loving memory/ of/ William BROWN/ who fell asleep/ November 12th 1888/ aged 60 years
2604 In loving memory of/ Edith Emma/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ Robert & Frances ANDERSON/ who died Octbr 12th 1904/ aged 26 years/ Patiently she bore her sufferings/ smiling in the midst of pain/ softly came the call to Heaven/ giving peace like gentle rain/ also of Samuel Thomas/ brother of the above/ who fell asleep in Jesus Sepr 14th 1883/ aged 4 years
2605 In/ loving memory of/ John GODDARD/ who departed this life/ May 13th 1922/ aged 67 years/ also of Elizabeth/ his wife/ who departed this life/ Oct 13th 1919/ aged 58 years [BR says died at Highgate]
2606 [Cross in kerb] South: George Jeary/ fifth son of/
Claxton & Emily MASON/ died March 14th 1947/ aged 75 years [BR says
of Hingham Hall]
West: In ever loving memory/ of/ Laura/ twin daughter of/
Claxton & Emily MASON/ of this parish/ who entered into rest Aug 13th
1910/ Jesu mercy
2607 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Edward ANDERSON/ who died/ March 2nd 1887/ aged 45 years/ His end was peace [BR says of Upwell]
2608 In loving memory of/ our good mother/ Sarah BILLMAN/ who died March 13th 1906/ aged 83 years/ Eternal rest grant to her O Lord and let/ perpetual light shine upon her/ R.I.P./ We have loved her in life; let us not forget her/ in death
2609 To/ the memory of/ John/ BURROWS/ who departed/ this life/ April 15th/ 1869/ in the 65th year/ of his age/ also/ in memory of/ Maria/ his wife/ who departed/ this life/ August 9th/ 1874/ in the 63rd year/ of her life [BR says of Gooderstone]
Row 27 begins in the middle of the churchyard
2701 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ James George/ DUNHAM/ who departed this life/ in the 38th year of her age
2702 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Henry [+ Hubbard] HAROLD/ who died August 10 1878/ in the 43rd year of his age/ Many are the afflictions of the righteous but/ the Lord delivereth him out of them all [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
2703 In loving remembrance of/ Henry/ the beloved husband of/ D CORNWELL/ who entered into rest July 14th/ 1904/ aged 68 years/ also his two children/ Harriet aged 4 years [buried 6 Dec 1859]/ Frederick 14 months [buried 23 Dec 1859]/ To fall asleep is not to die/ to live with Christ is better life/ His end was peace/ also of D[inah] CORNWELL/ who died July 26th 1922/ aged 84 years/ Thy will be done [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
2801 In/ memory of/ Mary wife of/ Richard EVE[TTS]/ who died Janry 23rd/ 1874/ aged 66 years/ Rest in hope
2802 In/ memory of/ Jane FOWLE/ who fell asleep/ May 9th 1887/ aged 67 years/ for 40 years a faithful/ servant at Beachamwell Hall
2803 In loving memory of/ The Revd Charles Somes SAXTON/ rector of this parish/ 1888 to 1895/ who entered into rest Janry 14th 1893/ aged 44 years/ Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth/ also of/ Annie Elizabeth SAXTON/ his wife/ who departed this life May 16th 1826/ aged 78 years [BR says of Reading]
2901 [Moss damaged]
2902 [Body stone] North: William Abel RACKHAM/ born
November 28th 1816/ died April 27th 1883
South: Sacred to the memory of Eleanor wife of/ W A RACKHAM
and daughter of/ John FULLEN of this parish/ died Oct 1859 aged 38 years
2903 [Moss damaged body stone with horizontal cross]
2904 [Body stone with horizontal cross] South: In memory of Sarah WISTERED [BR says WHISKERD]/ who died Nov 23 1873 [aged 68 years]/ Jesus said unto her I am the Resurrection and the life/ he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live
2905 [Flat black stone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ the/ Revd George HOGGE/ rector of this parish/ who died/ January 11th 1855/ in the/ 50th year of his age
2906 [Cross in kerb] South: George Jeary MASON/ aged 5
months [buried 23 Dec 1870]/ Louis MASON/ aged 3 months [buried 20 Jan 1874]
West: In/ loving memory of/ Claxton Billing MASON/ of
Beechamwell/ (St John’s) born 6th May 1837/ died 24th
September 1902
North: Emily Lucy/ wife of Claxton B MASON/ died 7th
March 1915 [BR says of Fincham]/ God is love
East: also of/ Helen MASON/ their daughter/ died 4th
September 1969/ aged 92 years
2907 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Robert/ CROOK/ who departed/ this life/ 29th July 1872/ aged 61 years/ The Lord grant unto him that/ he may find mercy of the Lord/ in that day/ Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Susan/ his wife/ who departed/ this life/ 25th Nov 1892/ in her 80th year/ For this corruptible must put/ on incorruption and this/ mortal must put on immor/tality
2908 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Sarah/ wife of/ James/ GATHERCOLE/ who departed/ this life/ May 6 1886/ aged 83 years/ She is not dead but sleepeth [BR says of Northwold]/ Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ James/ GATHERCOLE/ who departed/ this life/ June 16/ 1871/ aged 72 years/ Christ is all and/ in all Colos III. 11
3001 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Alice Lucy HOUGHTON/ who died April 11th 1936/ aged 58 years/ Peace perfect peace
3101 In loving memory/ of/ Hugh NORMAN/ who died Sept 1st 1923/ aged 84 years/ He maketh me to lie down in pasture/ also of Hannah NORMAN/ his beloved wife/ who died July 5th 1930/ aged 90 years/ My peace I give unto you
3102 [Deep sided kerb] East: Morn not for him whom God hath blest/ and taken to his heavenly rest/ freed from all sorrow grief and pain/ our Lord is his eternal gain
South: also/ Emma REEMAN/ who died Jan 4th 1942/ aged 87 years/ At eventide it shall be light/ In loving memory of/ Harry/ the beloved husband of/ Emma REEMAN who died March 26th 1924 aged 66 years
3103 In ever loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth Winnold/ the beloved wife of/ John GODDARD/ who departed this life/ October 13th 1924/ aged 36 years/ From our happy home and circle/ God hath taken one we love/ borne away from sin and sorrow/ to a nobler rest above/ She bade no one a last farewell/ she waved her hand to none/ she took her flight before we knew/ that she had from us gone
3104 In/ the loving memory of/ Lucy LAMBERT/ who died August 20th 1926/ aged 74 years/ Though thou art gone thy memory/ will remain, we hope our loss is/ thy eternal gain/ also of/ Jacob LAMBERT/ who died October 8th 1944/ aged 89 years/ At rest
3105 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Edward Joseph BILLMAN/ who died Feb 25-1927/ aged 64 years [BR says of Gooderstone]/ also/ Sarah Ann his beloved wife/ who died Dec 31 1936/ aged 78 years [BR says of Gooderstone]/ also of/ Walter Charles BILLMAN/ killed in France Oct 12-1918/ aged 29 years/ Thy will be done
3106 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Alice/ beloved wife of/ Alfred SPINKS/ who died March 3rd 1927/ aged 64 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ also of/ Alfred SPINKS/ who died May 5th 1938/ aged 75 years/ Rest in peace
3107 [Cross] West: In loving memory/ of/ Kate Lily COLEMAN/ widow of Alfred COLEMAN/ who died in the faith of our Lord/ Jesus Christ January 30th 1928/ She hath done what she could [BR says of Hunstanton]
3108 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth Diana HANSON/ died Feb 7 1932/ aged 8 months/ erected by her grand parents M & H COZINS [BR says of Barton Bendish]
3201 In loving memory of/ Rachel BURRELL/ who died Feb 11th 1930/ aged 67 years/ Her memory is as dear today/ as in the hour she passed away/ also of/ John BURRELL/ husband of the above/ who died May 30th 1933/ aged 74 years/ At rest
3202 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Herbert Matthew [DACK]/ died April 8th 1934/ aged 64 years/ also Martha his wife/ died June 18th 1931/ aged 53 years/ At rest
3203 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Betsy beloved wife of/ Frederick who died July 10 1931 aged 66 years/ Rest in peace [BR says WOOD]
3204 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father Alfred GRIEF died June 6th 1932 aged 61 years/ At rest
3205 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Louisa Elizabeth WEST/ died 3rd Janry 1933/ aged 75 years/ And with the morn those angel faces smile/ which I have loved long since/ and lost awhile
3206 [Low headstone] In loving memory of/ Nathaniel [+ Jones] HOVELL/ who died 12th April 1934 [age 87]/ At rest
3207 [Kerb and Headstone] Remembrance/ Frederickl OSBORN taken from us 20th May 1936 aged 63 years/ also his wife Harriet aged 87 years [buried 30 Nov 1936] Re-united
3301 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Rebecca DAINES/ whp passed away 25-1936 aged 72 years/ also William DAINES/ who passed away March 11-1953 aged 90 years/ Peace perfect peace
3302 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Edward James PALMER/ who died Sep 10 1936 aged 31 years/ God gave him eternal rest [Urn ] Edward J PALMER/ from/ Beachamwell CC/ R.I.P.
3303 [Kerb] Phoebe beloved wife of George TWITE/ who died Dec 24th 1940 aged 82 years/ also George TWITE who died March 28 1947 aged 87 years [BR says of Downham]/ He giveth his beloved sleep
3304 [Kerb] John REEMAN (Jack) died March 26 1941 aged 75 years
3305 [Small square child’s kerb with angel in corner and overgrown]
3306 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Jacob WINNER/ died Feb 9th 1943/ aged 76 years/ Worthy of remembrance/ also of his beloved wife/ Rose/ who died March 3rd 1952/ aged 78 years/ Reunited
3307 [Kerb and headstone] In loving cherished memory of/ Katherine SEAMAN/ born November 24 1864/ died December 18th 1943/ Safely home [BR says of Fincham]
3308 In loving memory of/ a dear son and brother/ Douglas Graham WOOD/ Jan 28 1944 aged 8 years
3309 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Gertrude Ivy WATSON/ the beloved daughter of/ Walter and Rosetta WATSON who died 20th January 1945/ aged 35 years/ He giveth his beloved sleep [BR says of Shingham]
3310 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my beloved husband Bertie March GATES who fell asleep Oct 19th 1947 aged 57 years/ Until the day break/ and the shadows flee away/ Elsie Maud GATES who fell asleep Jan 19 1957 aged 66 years
3311 [Kerb] Thomas Henry the beloved husband of Maud HOULDEN who fell asleep ??? [buried 26 Apr 1948 age 50] /also his wife Maud died June 28th 1975/ aged 74 years/
3312 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ John GODDARD who died April 2nd 1949 aged 64 years/ At rest
3313 In/ loving memory of/ William John BARRETT/ died Oct 1st 1956/ aged 75 years/ also his beloved wife/ Florence Elizabeth/ Re-united Sept 16th 1963/ aged 83 years/ We who loved you will never forget [Florence Elizabeth entered in Shingham burial register]
3314 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Florence [+ Gertrude] BOUGHEN died April 1st 1957 aged 71 years/ also Albert BOUGHEN died Jan 24th 1959 aged 81 years
3401 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Edward James PALMER died Dec 5th 1945 aged 76 years/ his loving wife Hannah Elizabeth died Jan 21st 1961 aged 87 years
3402 [Kerb] Elias SMITH died Jan 4th 1950 [BR says of Shingham]/ also his beloved wife Beatrice died Feb 11th 1960 aged 86 years/ Rest in peace
3403 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Agnes NORMAN who died Sept 1st 1950 aged 81 years
3404 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Dorcas Rosina/ Elizabeth LAMBERT/ died Sep 26th 1950/ aged 75 years/ At rest/ also her beloved husband/ William AMHURST/ died Jan 17th 1960/ aged 86 years/ Re-united
3405 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Albert Edward beloved husband of Margaret Ellen WINNER who died Jun 9 1949 aged 75 years/ also of his wife Margaret Ellen died April 11th 1968 aged 89 years
3406 [On east wall of churchyard] In memory of/ Mary Isabel LAW/ wife of Brigadier General R T H LAW GB/ who died on the ? day February 1945/ aged 85 years [BR says of Sutton buried 6 Feb]/ also/ Robert T[heophilus] H[ewitt] LAW GB Brigadier General/ who died 4th July 1949/ aged 93 years [BR says died 20 Glazbury Road, London]
3407 [On east wall of churchyard] In loving memory of/ Frances/ widow of/ Joshua FIELDEN DL JP/ of Beachamwell Hall, Norfolk/ and/ Exton Green Lancashire/ and daughter of/ John THOM JP/ of/ Birkacre Lancashire/ Aug 29 1950 – Nov 22 1935
3408 [On east wall of churchyard] In loving memory of/ Patrick VILLIERS-STUART Lt Colonel DSO Chev Leg d’Hon DL/ of/ Beachamwell Hall/ son of Dromana DL MP/ 1879 – 1949/ and of his wife/ Constance Mary/ 1875 – 1966
3409 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father John HOWES who died 13th Feb 1951 aged 65 years/ Worthy of remembrance
3410 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear mother/ Caroline GRIEF/ who passed away 18th Feb 1951/ aged 76 years/ At rest
3411 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Annie wife of George Jeary MASON died 8 July 1952 aged 83 years [BR says of Coulsdon]/ also Sheilagh Mary Patricia their daughter died 10th July 1952 aged 43 years
3412 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Frederick ATTER who died Aug 8th 1952 aged 87 years/ also of Maria ATTER died April 4th 1956/ aged 85 years/ We meet again
John Pepperdine July 2005