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Little Bealings is a small and endearing building in an idyllic setting, which serves a small but picturesque parish about three miles from Woodbridge and five miles northeast of Ipswich.

In a leafy glade in the grounds of Gunby Hall, this delightful medieval church contains many memorials to the Massingberd family, once owners of Gunby.

This ancient but much altered building houses some lovely stained glass windows, see especially the depiction of the Adoration of the Shepherds in the chancel.

Built around 1850 by architect Joseph Hansom with apse chancel in an unfussy and restrained Victorian gothic style.

Remains from the church’s early life and history can be seen just inside the church, there are fragments from a Saxon cross, an ancient gravestone with scissor markings, as well as remains from a Norman arch and some ancient stained glass from the medieval church.

In a tiny hamlet, tucked away in rural Norfolk, All Saint’s peaceful, calm atmosphere is unique with its quiet, rustic charm and unspoilt interior.

The beautiful Norman church sits above the River Lune with commanding views from the churchyard.

St Mary is a fine example of a church overseeing a traditional rural Wold village, the village has high hills around it and a sparkling stream beginning its journey which ends with the marsh and sea.