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Watton, Norfolk

Watton is a small market town in Norfolk. Watton High Street contains a distinctive Clock Tower which was built in 1679 by wealthy local merchant Christopher Hey. St Mary's Parish Church is dated to between 1100 and 1135 in the Norman and Gothic styles. The town is within the council area of Breckland (Norfolk).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.571413,0.82570399
Grid Reference: TF 9158 0081
Civil Parish: Watton CP
Council Area: Breckland CA (Norfolk CA)
Police Area: Norfolk PA

GBPN ID: 48073
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Watton,_Norfolk_48073

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