What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: The Clock Tower Built in 1679 by Christopher Hey a mercer of Watton. The lower part of the building was the town lock-up and it is believed that the top held a bell to warn of fire. Recorded plaque organisation: Watton Society.
Christopher Hey, a mercer from Watton, constructed the notable Clock Tower in 1679, which served multiple community functions including as a lock-up and a fire warning system.
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