Watlington Norfolk
Late 13c - 15c Church of St Peter & St Paul, Watlington Norfolk, built of carstone - restored 1900-02.
The Norman church, of which only the base of the tower survives. Its second stage perhaps late 13c, built before major rebuilding took place c1300 when the present belfry was added, the nave rebuilt with aisles and south porch This was followed c1340 by the chancel and new nave windows. North of the chancel stood a sacristy, now lost, though on the outside wall its aumbrey and piscina can still be seen. www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/watlington/images/dscf1045.jpg
In the 15c the tower was given a new west window, a set of pinnacles, a small spire (now gone) and an octagonal brick stair turret to the second stage. At this time the nave roof was lowered with added clerestory and separate aisle roofs.
The tower has 6 bells, two of c1450, the rest of 1910. The tower c1920 clock is in memory of those from the village who perished in WWl.
A complete set of 15c bench ends, font and screen survive.
Watlington Norfolk
Late 13c - 15c Church of St Peter & St Paul, Watlington Norfolk, built of carstone - restored 1900-02.
The Norman church, of which only the base of the tower survives. Its second stage perhaps late 13c, built before major rebuilding took place c1300 when the present belfry was added, the nave rebuilt with aisles and south porch This was followed c1340 by the chancel and new nave windows. North of the chancel stood a sacristy, now lost, though on the outside wall its aumbrey and piscina can still be seen. www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/watlington/images/dscf1045.jpg
In the 15c the tower was given a new west window, a set of pinnacles, a small spire (now gone) and an octagonal brick stair turret to the second stage. At this time the nave roof was lowered with added clerestory and separate aisle roofs.
The tower has 6 bells, two of c1450, the rest of 1910. The tower c1920 clock is in memory of those from the village who perished in WWl.
A complete set of 15c bench ends, font and screen survive.