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
- Listed Building (I) 1077725: CHURCH OF ST JAMES
- Listed Building (II) 1077726: MONUMENT TO THOMAS WETHERALL 10 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
- Listed Building (II) 1077727: MEMORIAL 12 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
- Listed Building (II) 1168709: MEMORIAL 11 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
- Listed Building (II) 1306892: MONUMENT TO ELIZABETH WETHERALL 9 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
- Listed Building (II) 1342366: MEMORIAL 10 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
Location
| Map sheet | TL78NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOCKWOLD CUM WILTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
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.
Associated Sources (12)
- --- SNF13224 Aerial Photograph: TL7388B.
- --- SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1077725.
- --- SNF648 Monograph: Cromwell, T. and Cotman, J. S. 1818-1819. Excursions through Norfolk.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 781-782.
- --- SNF61897 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1985. Medieval belfry appeal launched. 30 August.
- --- SNF61898 Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1989. Old bells to ring again. 15 December.
- --- SNF9891 Photograph: FNA 19-21.
- --- SNF9889 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.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide.
- <S1> SNF56544 Unpublished Document: Rose, E. (NLA). 1992. Building Report.. Building Report.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (9)
- 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