Museums · East of England
Watton, Norfolk
Watton, Norfolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Watton, Norfolk is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Watton, Norfolk, is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insights into the region's past. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the cultural narrative of Watton and its surroundings.
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Background
History
The towns name means 'Wada's farm/settlement'. At the time of Edward the Confessor, Watton consisted of two manors, the head manor held by the freewoman Aldred, and the other held by Ralf FitzWalter, which was a gift of the King. By 1139 it was in the possession of Robert de Vaux. After passing to various descendants, Richard de Rupella (elsewhere Rokele) was granted the manor in 1249 as a reward for his service as a knight, and it came to be known as Rokele's Manor. In 1414, Watton fell under John, Lord Roos of Hamlak, and by 1462 the manors were owned by Richard Rosse and Robert Wessingham. On 25 April 1674 a great fire broke out destroying sixty houses, the Butchers Shambles and other…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5713, 0.8259
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Watton
- Postcode
- IP25 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Phone
- +44 1953 797060
- Opening
- We-Sa 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.museumforwatton.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Watton, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watton, Norfolk?
- Watton, Norfolk is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.5713°, 0.8259°.
- Is Watton, Norfolk wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Watton, Norfolk. Check ahead for specific facilities.
- What are the opening hours for Watton, Norfolk?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: We-Sa 10:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.