Framed by graceful trees, St John's Church is situated on the crest of a slope above the marshy portion of Hoveton. The hallowed Grade II listed building (1955) is a focus point amongst the scattered homesteads of the village or 'town' (the two noun words were interchangeable in centuries past).
Since 1667, the Blofeld family have assumed Lordship of the Manor of Hoveton, following Thomas Blofeld's acquisition of Hoveton House and the surrounding estate. Originally, the domain extended right up to the modern day riverside by the bridge ~ and to the west of Horning town in the other direction.
Several fine heraldric Blofeld memorials featuring pretty clover emblems are on show around the alter.
The graveyard is no less interesting, as here many of the great artisan boat builders are laid to rest. Names like Collins, Loynes and Press are scribed in stone alongside many other, no less important innovators.
Andrew, Chris
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