NHER 11603 (Building record) - All Saints' Church, Skeyton

28 September 1977. Visit by E. Rose (NAU).
Basically 13th century, although much conglomerate in tower, and forming southwest quoins of nave. Tower square, with lancets, though west belfry window only is Y-tracery. North and south doors date to around 1300. Blocked lancet behind 14th century south porch. Windows Perpendicular, with battlemented demi-transoms (the east window of 1887
attempts to imitate this and fails miserably, giving a squashed appearance. Northeast window blocked, 17th century brick in blocking. North wall demolished in 15th century to widen church (foundations found 1845) so large blocked tower arch with door inserted is off-centre. There is a reference in a notice on the wall to a 'side door' being discovered in 1910, but this is not clear. Upper rood door and traces of lower one; turret in brick. Ogee piscina and sedilia in window base in chancel. South priest's door half hidden by later buttress. 19th century kingpost roof, but older arched braces above site of rood screen. Old chest. Some old stained glass. Elaborate font and cover of 1846. 19th century memorial. Bell, 1577. Royal Arms in relief of Victoria. Original south door with iron knocker. Chalice, Norwich 1567, Paten 1638.
E. Rose (NAU) 28 September 1977.