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All Saints Church, Skeyton |
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Skeyton
Skeyton shown within Norfolk |
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| Area | 5.28 km2 (2.04 sq mi) |
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| Population | 200 (parish, 2001 census) |
| - Density | 38 /km2 (98 /sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG2425 |
| - London | 129 miles (208 km) |
| Parish | Skeyton |
| District | North Norfolk |
| Shire county | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Aylsham |
| Postcode district | NR10 |
| Dialling code | 01328 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | North Norfolk |
| List of places: UK • England • Norfolk | |
Skeyton is a village[1] and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is 13.5 miles (21.7 km) south of Cromer, 13.4 miles (21.6 km) north of Norwich and 129 miles (208 km) north-east of London. The village lies 4 miles (6.4 km) east of the nearby town of Aylsham. The nearest railway station is at North Walsham for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport. The Village and parish of Skeyton had in the 2001 census, a population of 200[2] For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk.
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The parish of Skeyton is in the District of North Norfolk and covers an area of 528 hectares (1,300 acres). The western boundary of the parish runs along the course of two streams or Becks, Skeyton Beck along the north-west boundary and Kings Beck to the south-west to the point where the Beck joins the River Bure. The adjoining parishes along this western boundary are, north to south, Felmingham CP, Burgh and Tuttington CP and Buxton with Lammas CP. To the north the parish is along the southern edge of woodland called North Walsham wood and Lord Anson’s Wood, both of which are in the parish of North Walsham. The eastern boundary is with the parish of Swanton Abbott. The village derives its name from the Old English name meaning Skeggi’s Farm[3].
There is little evidence to suggest evidence of settlement or activity in this parish much until the medieval period. Archeological finds in the parish before this period include small amounts of Bronze Age artifacts, Roman objects including an unusual Roman figurine of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis suckling the infant Horus, although it was fairly badly corroded and had several pieces missing. A scatter of metalwork objects from the Saxon period have been found in the parish, many of which are typical objects from this era. These items include several brooches, a delicate silver belt loop and Late Saxon Thetford Ware pottery shreds. Most of this material has been uncovered in the vicinity of the church.
Neither the village or the parish are mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It has not been established if Skeyton had existed at this time or was too small to merit a mention. Alternatively it may have been included, but not named, as a part of one of the surrounding parishes.
The parish church of All Saints is situated on prominent upland surrounded by fields with just one dwelling near-by. The church dates to the 13th century[4] although the south porch dates to the 14th century[4]. The wood door has a fine example of an Iron door knocker. To the side of the porch one of the Lancet windows has been blocked up. Most of the nave windows are 15th century[4] replacements. The church once had a north aisle which was removed in the 15th century[5] to widen the church which accounts to the asymmetric position of the Church tower[5]. The uncrenellated tower is a simple square design with carstone quoins. Inside the church the 19th century[4] kingpost roof is visible, but older arched braces survive above the site of the rood screen[4]. This was one of the first Norfolk churches to replace its box pews for benches and these survive along with an elaborate font and cover dating to 1846[4]. Also of note is the plaster cast Royal Arms of Victoria to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887, which are painted and gilt and survive in fine condition.
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