NHER 5470 (Building record) - St James' Church, Wilton

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Summary

A medieval parish church with an early 14th century tower and stone steeple and chancel, a 14th century nave with 15th century alterations and 19th century restoration. The church contains 15th century pews with pierced backs and arm rests with carved people and animals. Several early 18th century carved headstones stand in the churchyard, as well as a headstone to Elizabeth Wetherall, dated 1675, and one to Thomas Wetherall, dated 1710.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TL78NW
Civil Parish HOCKWOLD CUM WILTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Largely of about 1340 on older core.
Some windows inserted and porch rebuilt in 15th century.
Good rood screen 15th and 19th century.
See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU)

Slide of pew end in form of sheep and shepherd.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: TL7388B.
  • --- Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1077725.
  • --- Monograph: Cromwell, T. and Cotman, J. S. 1818-1819. Excursions through Norfolk.
  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 781-782.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1985. Medieval belfry appeal launched. 30 August.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1989. Old bells to ring again. 15 December.
  • --- Photograph: FNA 19-21.
  • --- Photograph: Rose, E. 1990-1991. Historic Environment Service Photography. Film FNA. Site Visits by E. Rose 1990-1991. Historic Environment Service Film Collection. film. black and white. FNA/19-21.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • --- Slide: Various. Slide.
  • <S1> Unpublished Document: Rose, E. (NLA). 1992. Building Report.. Building Report.
  • COFFIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FONT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • ROOD SCREEN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jul 4 2024 4:59PM

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