The Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is a lock-up and clock tower dated 1679, with alterations made in the 19th century. It is constructed of rendered brick and has two storeys. The building features two square-headed doors with flat hoods on labels, which were changed from the original arched doors in the early 19th century. A flat string course rises to enclose a clock from 1825, which is situated under a pediment. Below this, there is a recessed panel that includes a datestone. Above the pediment, two 4-centred timber arches protrude. The arms of Watton are represented above in the form of a rebus, depicting a hare (Wat) and a barrel (Tun). The tower is topped with a battlemented parapet that has a frieze of brick panels featuring diaper and fleur-de-lys patterns. A timber cupola was added in 1820, complete with a copper cap and weather vane.