The clock tower of Watton was built in 1679 by Christopher Hey, a wealthy mercer. The tower was built to hold a fire warning bell following the ‘Great Fire of Watton’ that destroyed more than sixty properties in 1674. This early warning bell, known as ‘Ting-Tang,’ is hung in an ornate cupola on top of the tower.The brick tower was rendered with cement and a new clock, donated by a local citizen, was installed in 1827. To commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935, a new clock face was installed. The clock is still working in the 21st century. The building is now home to a tourist and local information centre.