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All Saints, Walcott, Norfolk
 

Ordnance Survey Grid Ref TG360317
Listed Grade I
Historic England Registration 1169916
Tower unknown
Post Code NR12 0PD
Machine Tag HCofGB:id=11083

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On the North East Coast of Norfolk lies the small village of Walcott. Lying to the West of the village, just out side the village boundary is the church off All Saints. A lovely site surrounded by farm fields. Walcott itself used to be further from the sea than it is now, however coastal erosion has bought it right to the cliff edge in some cases. The name Walcott is Celtic in origin, and it means Village by the Wood, however the woods have long gone. As has the original church in this area, however foundations of this have been found nearby.

The oldest part of the current church is believed to be the Chancel windows, which some say are prior to the Plague of 1381. Building ceased for a while during the plague, but the Nave and Tower were completed during the 15th Century. Records show that a number of churches in the area built new towers about 1470. This one at Walcott is a fine example with its stepped battlements and decorative flush work.

Inside there is not a huge amount to look at. The font is worthy of a mention, made from Purbeck Stone. Behind it is a very large 17th century chest. Beautifully made and a real treasure. Even earlier wood working can be seen in the screen which is 15th century. Sadly the painting that would have been on the panels of the screen are long gone. Behind that is a smaller chest which is also of note.

More modern, but no less interesting is the excellent reredos below the East Window and the Wooden War Memorial on the north Wall.