Nominal: 889.5 Hz Weight: 816 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1899
Dove Bell ID: 7154 Tower ID: 14908 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Watton: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626493
http://stmaryswatton.org/Overview
Grid reference: TF 921 9
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly: Wed 19th April - Thurs 19th October. Wednesdays 10.30am - 3.00pm Thursdays 10.00am - 12.30pm Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 373 m²
Exterior Description
C12 and later, rebuilt 1840, restored 1886-7. Partially rendered flint with gault brick dressings and slate roofs. West tower, nave, aisles and chancel. Tower C12. 2 stages, circular base. Arched west door and lancet above of C19. String course below C14 octagonal belfry with ashlar quoins terminating in parapet with punched encircled quatrefoils and trefoiled fields, both with shields. 2-light cusped round-headed belfry windows to alternate faces. Broad aisles of 1840 with gabled roofs. Moulded arched doorway with lancet above to west fronts with flushwork angle buttresses. 2 2-light Perpendicular windows under 4-centred arches to south aisle with 3-light window at east. Chancel largely C13 and rendered. Low side window in south wall, priest's door and paired lancets under separate but continuous hoods. Restored triple lancet east window, central light taller. Vestry of 1852 abuts north chancel wall, converted to organ chamber 1886. North aisle east window 3-light Perpendicular. 3 2-light Y traceried windows to north wall. Clerestorey windows obscured by aisles: 3 2-light 4-centred windows each side unevenly spaced.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior with 3 bay arcade of double hollow chamfered arches on quatrefoil piers. Mushroom capitals and moulded bases. North arcade has sunk quadrants between lobes. Scissor braced nave roof of C19 with battlemented wall plate. 8 bay screen at west end of south aisle and chancel screen both 1852. Benches 1840 and 1852. Reredos 1908. Poor Box in form of wooden Parson inscribed 'Remember the Poore 1639'.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1493.5 Hz Weight: 347 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1899
Dove Bell ID: 44553 Tower ID: 14908 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1332.5 Hz Weight: 430 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1899
Dove Bell ID: 44554 Tower ID: 14908 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1188.5 Hz Weight: 512 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1899
Dove Bell ID: 44555 Tower ID: 14908 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1118.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1899
Dove Bell ID: 44556 Tower ID: 14908 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 996.5 Hz Weight: 683 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1899
Dove Bell ID: 44557 Tower ID: 14908 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 921 9
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 16/05/1893
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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