Record Details
| NHER Number: | 8793 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | St John's Church, Ovington |
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Summary
This small flint-built church dates mainly to the 14th century. It has an unusually long Norman nave and the south doorway is also of this date. Like many churches there was extensive restoration work undertaken in the nineteenth century (1867). Inside are several fascinating features including a beautifully carved reredos, carvings of angels and a highly individual octagonal font dating to the 14th century which was transferred here from Watton in 1840. In addition the bell, which was made by John Draper in 1606, was rehung in 2000 after undergoing careful restoration.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 9254 0259 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF90SW |
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| Parish: | OVINGTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Norman nave with south doorway; unusual chancel and sanctuary date to the late 13th century, with the windows being 14th century in date. The tower dates to the 15th century and this may also be the date of the roof.
See full details (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU) 18 May 1983.
2000.
Bell of 1606 (made by John Draper) to be re-hung. Four colour photos (S2), letter (S3) and press cutting (S4) in file showing fittings.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 30 October 2000.
2004.
Human skull discovered as the result of erosion and reported to NLA by police to check age.
Adult, mandible and teeth missing, central part of face smashed.
E. Darch (NLA) 4 May 2006.
Monument Types
- CHURCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- CHURCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds
- HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)
- DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- Xbell frame (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WINDOW (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Aerial Photograph: TG9202A, B. |
| --- | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. |
| --- | Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1898. Hundred of Wayland. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol I. pp 63-67. |
| --- | Documentary Source: Martin, T. c. 1700-1799. Collections of Church Notes. Norfolk Records Office. c. 1740. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, W. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 581-582. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| <S1> | Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1983. Building Report. |
| <S2> | Photograph: 2000. John Draper 1606. |
| <S3> | Correspondence: Fry, J., church warden. 2000. Letter to A. Rogerson (NLA). 25 October. |
| <S4> | Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1992. Church back on form after tower repair. 20 March. |
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