Skeytonis a small village[1]andcivil parishin theEnglishcounty ofNorfolk.The village and parish of Skeyton had in the2001 censusa population of 200,[2]increasing slightly to 207 at the 2011 census.[3]For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within thedistrictofNorth Norfolk.Skeyton lies 4 miles (6.4 km) east of the market town ofAylsham,13.5 miles (21.7 km) south ofCromer,13.4 miles (21.6 km) north ofNorwichand 129 miles (208 km) north-east ofLondon.The nearest railway station is atNorth Walshamfor theBittern Linewhich runs betweenSheringham,Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport isNorwich International Airport.
| Skeyton | |
|---|---|
 All Saints Church, Skeyton | |
  Skeyton Location withinNorfolk | |
| Area | 5.28 km2(2.04 sq mi) |
| Population | 207 (parish, 2011 census) |
| •Density | 39/km2(100/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG2425 |
| •London | 129 miles (208 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode district | NR10 |
| Dialling code | 01692 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Description
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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 theRiver Bure.The adjoining parishes along this western boundary are, north to south,FelminghamCP, Burgh andTuttingtonCP andBuxtonwithLammasCP. To the north the parish borders the southern edge of woodland called North Walsham Wood and Lord Anson's Wood, both of which are in the parish ofNorth Walsham.The eastern boundary is with the parish ofSwanton Abbott.The village derives its name from theOld EnglishmeaningSkeggi’s Farm.[4]The name Skeggi is Norse in origin.
History
editThere is little evidence to suggest evidence of settlement or activity in this parish until the medieval period. However, archaeological finds in the parish from before this period include small amounts of Bronze Age artifacts and Roman objects including an unusual figurine of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis suckling the infant Horus, albeit badly corroded with several pieces missing. A scatter of metalwork objects from theSaxonperiod have been found in the parish, many of which are typical objects from this era. These include several brooches, a delicate silver belt loop and Late SaxonThetford warepottery shards. Most of this material has been uncovered in the vicinity of the church. Skeyton appears as Scegutuna in the Domesday Book of 1086, which describes it as being one league in length and half a league in breadth (measurements broadly consistent with those of the modern parish).
In the fourteenth century,Sir Edward de Warren,an illegitimate son of John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey, was Lord of the Manor of Skeyton.
The parish church of All Saints
editThe parish church of All Saints is situated on prominent upland surrounded by fields with just one dwelling nearby. The church dates from the 13th century[5]although the south porch dates from the 14th century.[5]The wooden 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 thenavewindows are 15th century[5]replacements. The church once had a north aisle, which was removed in the 15th century[6]to widen the church which accounts for the asymmetric position of the Church tower.[6]The uncrenellated tower is a simple square design with carrstonequoins.Inside the church the 19th century[5]kingpost roof is visible, but older arched braces survive above the site of the rood screen.[5]This was one of the first Norfolk churches to replace its box pews with benches and these survive along with an elaborate font and cover dating to 1846.[5]Also of note is the plaster cast Royal Arms ofVictoriato commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887, which are painted andgiltand survive in fine condition.
References
edit- ^OS Explorer Map OL40 The Broads.ISBN0-319-23769-9
- ^Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council, 2001.Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishesArchived2017-02-11 at theWayback Machine.Retrieved April 10, 2009.
- ^"Parish population 2011".Retrieved4 September2015.
- ^A Popular Guide to Norfolk Place-names: by James Rye: Published by Larks press, Dereham, Norfolk, 2000;ISBN0-948400-15-3
- ^abcdefThe Popular Guide to Norfolk Churches,1:North-East Norfolk, By D.P. Mortlock & C.V. Roberts, 1981, Pub:Acorn Editions, Page 84 Skeyton All saints,ISBN0-906554-04-7
- ^abNorfolk 1: Norwich and North-East, ByNikolaus Pevsnerand Bill Wilson, Skeyton All Saints, page 315.ISBN0-300-09607-0
External links
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