The county boundary makes several peculiar changes of direction in this area, with the result that the church and its yard are in Norfolk, while most of the rest of Walsoken is in Cambridgeshire.
Walsoken, Cambridgeshire
From the outside the church looks Early English and later, as indeed the tower and spire are, but inside it is dominated by its outstanding Norman nave, with round headed arches and sturdy piers.
One of the treasures here is a very well preserved 16th century seven sacrament font. It is one of the best in East Anglia, with clear carved scenes.
There are vivid surprises in the church: at the west end over the tower arch is a carving of King Solomon. On either side of him are paintings showing part of the Judgement of Solomon, on the left is one of the women begging Solomon not to cut the baby in half, while to the right a soldier stands dangling the baby in one hand and a raised sword in the other.
Over the chancel arch is a carving of Solomon's father, King David, playing a harp. Above is a lovely 15th century roof, decorated with painted angels. There are niches in the wallposts containing brightly painted Biblical figures, including Noah holding the ark.
There is much more old woodwork in the church including a screen in the south aisle, carved choir stalls, and bench ends with little carved figures.
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
In the centre of the town, just to the east of the site of what was once an important castle, and close to the River Nene, this church has a long and complex history, all reflected in its unusual internal arrangements.
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
West Walton, Norfolk
Before it became surrounded by a sea of modern housing and other developments, the impact of West Walton's huge detached tower in this flat landscape must have been genuinely awe inspiring.
