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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Watton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Watton.-- market town and par. with ry. sta., Norfolk, on river Wissey, 12 miles N. of Thetford, 1807 ac., pop. 1407; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Saturday. Watton is an ancient place. The church, built in the reign of Henry I., has been restored. There is an ancient market-cross, and a town hall (1853). Watton has long been celebrated for the excellent quality of its butter. Trade in farm produce is carried on.
A village in Wayland hundred, in the county of Norfolk.