BESSINGHAM, a parish in the northern division
of the hundred of ERPINGHAM, county of NORFOLK,
5 miles (S.W.) from Cromer, containing J49 inhabitants.
The living is a discharged rectory, in the
archdeaconry of Norfolk, and diocese of Norwich,
rated in the king's books at £4. 6. 8., and in the
patronage of Viscount Anson. The church is dedicated
to St. Mary.