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Village and civil parish in the Broadland district of Norfolk, England

Beighton '/b//aɪ//t//ən/ is a village and civil parish in the Broadland district of Norfolk, England, about two miles (3 km) South West of Acle about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) to Norwich. It covers an area of 7.63 km2 (2.95 sq mil) and has a population of 436 in 185 households according to the 2011 census. Today, Beighton incorporates the old parish of Moulton St Mary, and both parishes are mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The All Saints church is situated within Beighton, along Church Hill. The church was described in 1870 as:

The church is decorated English, and was recently restored.

The name of the town was first recorded as Begetuna in 1086. The meaning of the world comes from the Old English language meaning 'farmstead of a woman called Beage or of a man called Baega.'

Overall, the population of Beighton has increased. From 1850 till 1910 there was a rapid decline in population due to the industrial revolution which attracted the rich families whom were previously living in large estates in Beighton countryside, into the busy city centres such as London to profit from the industrial boom. From 1910 to around 1920 population started to grow, however it then dropped due to the First World War where a large number of men whom where of fighting age joined their local regiments. From 1960 till 2010 the population has steadily grown, to the current population of 436. 25% of the population in the Parish are 25 44 and 29% of the population is between the age of 45–64 years old.

The earliest work is from the 13th century but the rest of the church seems to be of 14th century date. All Saints is a small to medium sized church built of flint and stone dressing. The church went under restoration in the 19th century with rebuilding of the north aisle and the upper stage of the west tower. Restoration also included the addition of a number of stained glass windows which added beauty and interest to the building. All Saints is now a grade I listed building. There are two cart entrances and a thatched roof.

Cedar House is grade II listed building and is the largest building in the village of Beighton. Cedar House is a former rectory house built in the mid 19th century from red bricks and slated roof.

A grade I listed church built in the 13th century with extra additions which have been added in the 14th century. The church was originally the parish church for Moulton. The church consists of nave, chancel, south porch and round tower. built by local builder's as their version of a small but grand brick house in the early 18th century. The building is two storeys high with an attic and cellar.