Gill, D. (2010). Archaeological Survey Report, Tower Survey, St Andrew's Church, Wissett, WSS 012. Ipswich: Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service. https://doi.org/10.5284/1037750. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Survey Report, Tower Survey, St Andrew's Church, Wissett, WSS 012
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Series:		 Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 A survey to record the round tower of St Andrew's Church, Wissett was undertaken in advance of the replacement of the 15th century bell frame. The tower is a fine example of Norman craftsmanship and both the tower and nave were constructed simultaneously during the mid-12th century. The fabric of the tower gives a clear insight on how the masons worked; how the windows were constructed and their building schedule. This showed twelve clear annual construction lifts, but suggest a cessation of work after the construction of each of the storeys, at which point the building may have been temporarily roofed to enable it to have been used. The belfry was enlarged and the tower height was raised in the 15th century to accommodate the (now) former bell frame. Evidence of the original wall plate, which may have also served as the bell hanging, indicated the lower level from which the original roof was raised. The body of the church was also extensively remodelled and enlarged. Part of these changes included the addition of the spiral stair which altered the access to the first floor tower room which had previously only been accessible via a ladder through a high door in the gable end of the nave. This door was blocked and it is likely that the use of the whole tower changed at this time from one occupied by the priest alone, to an integral part of the function of the church, housing the bells.
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Author:		 David Gill
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Publisher:		 Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Suffolk HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2010
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Site: WSS 012 St Andrew's Church Tower Survey Report
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: WISSETT
Country: England
Grid Reference: 636600, 279290 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BELL FRAME / BELFRY (Monus)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CHURCH (Monument Type England)
BELL TOWER (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: suffolkc1-71018
OBIB: SCCAS Report No. 2010/012
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Note:		 A4, comb bound, white card covers, in colour.
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018