NHER 10211 (Building record) - All Saints' Church, Woodton

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Summary

This church has a 12th century round tower and stands within a pleasantly walled churchyard. The nave and chancel are combined as one and are of medieval date, although the present exterior owes much to the restorations of 1878-79. The Perpendicular aisle roof was restored in 1966 and is notable for its fine carved spandrels. The bells of the church date to 1641 and 1722 but are hung from a 15th century frame. Both the frame and the bells have been earmarked for repair. Other fittings include a Jacobean pulpit and a simple 13th century carved stone font.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II*) 1170855: CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS

Location

Map sheet	TM29SE
Civil Parish	WOODTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Has 15th century frame in very poor condition [1]. To be preserved, bells rehung.
Bells of 1641 by J. Brend (5) and 1772 (1).
In 1812 the main road was moved from north of the church to south of the church, in order to enlarge the park of the Hall; before this date the north door rather than the south was the main entrance.
E. Rose (NLA) 6 February 1997.

1970s or 80s. Alan Carter Norwich Survey.
See (S1), which includes (S2).
T. E. Miller (NLA) 19 April 2006.

See (S3) in file.
E. Rose.

2003.
The bell of 1772 is by Pack and Chapman and is cracked. It is to be recast.
E. Rose (NLA) 1 September 2003.

Associated Sources (10)

--- SNF49685 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1996. TM 2894T-W, Y-AC.
--- SNF13598 Aerial Photograph: TM2894 A-C,D,E,K,M,P.
--- SNF82343 Leaflet: Roy Tricker. 1977. The Hempnall Group, A Historical Guide..
--- SNF80988 Monograph: Hart, S.. 2010. Medieval Church Window Tracery in England. pp 97, 120.
--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 786.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF60496 Archive: Carter, A.. Alan Carter Archive Material.
<S2> SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
<S3> SNF3441 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1982. Church bells to get new lease of life. 24 June.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

ROUND TOWERED CHURCH (Medieval to 21st Century - 1066 AD to 2100 AD)

Object Types (1)

Xbell frame (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2025 4:45PM