Building Name

Repairs: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Watlington Norfolk

Date
1879
Street
Church Road
District/Town
Watlington, near King's Lynn
County/Country
Norfolk, England
Work
repairs
Listed
Grade I

WATLINGTON CHURCH, NOHFOLK. This fine fourteenth-century church lies midway between Lynn and Downham, and among so many dilapidated buildings it stands almost unique in fine preservation. Less than usual has been done to the fabric in the shape of alteration. The ancient sacristy, cosily traceable, is gone, and its place filled by a mortuary; the aisle roofs are modem of the worst type; the porch has been badly rebuilt, and, with the exception of a few ancient seats, font, pulpit, etc., the interior fittings are modem. The chancel roof is original, whilst the nave, roof, and clerestory date from the sixteenth century. The beautiful and varied tracery and proportions of the windows, piers, and arches, and their excellent preservation are worthy of note, being constructed of Barnack and Clipsham stone. In its repair and refitting, under the direction of Mr. Withers, great care will be taken not to a destroy single ancient feature of the church, or to do more than is necessary to preserve the fabric, or reinstate work wantonly destroyed. The church contains five bells, and is dedicated to St. Peter and St Paul. [Building News 21 March 1879 page 300 and illustration]