The new church was built a third of a mile inland in 1881 and is built exactly to the same design including a round tower topped by a tall octagonal stage and a aisle-less nave and a tall chancel.
In a niche in the porch is what appears to be a medieval angel holding a chalice which was once a pinnacle on the tower.
The font is set in a baptistry beneath the tower. Above the font is a brass candelabra dripping in poppies. A writer Clement Scott wrote an article for the Daily Telegraph in the late 19th century suggesting after a visit described that this area of Norfolk as Poppyland.
The floor is greeny mosaic and is meant to represent water.
The Hanoverian Royal Arms were saved from the old church and brought to the new church which depicts a Lion.
The Church now is part of the Trunch Team Ministry Group.
Sidestrand today is one of the many villages still suffering from coastal erosion.
Limited parking is available off road on the church side next to the co-ordinates for two or three vehicles. There is no need to cross over the main busy road.
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