Bylaugh

Bylaugh (pronounced "bilɑ") is a village and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England, about 6 miles north-east of East Dereham. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 65.

Bylaugh Hall and its estate are located within the village. The hall is currently under restoration following destruction by fire in the 1950s. The hall was the headquarters of 100 Group Royal Air Force during World War II.

The small church of the parish of Bylaugh lies at the edge of Bylaugh Park, close to the River Wensum.The round tower, one of 124 in Norfolk, with its hexagonal belfry dates from the early 14th century. Whilst the nave is perpendicular, the transept and chancel date only to the early 19th century. There are still very handsome box pews.

A plaque on the west side of the church tells us:"The chancel of this church rebuilt, the North and South transepts added. The tower buttress, windows, roof and battlements substantially rebuilt and repaired. And the interior of this church and chancel fitted up at the sole expense of Sir John Lombe Bart – Patron"

External links

* [http://www.roundtowerchurches.de/Karte/B4/Bylaugh_St_Mary_the_Virgin/bylaugh_st_mary_the_virgin.html Website with photos of Bylaugh St. Mary the Virgin] , a round-tower church