Ford Escort P reg. Overheated and made loud wailing noise?

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I was only driving for roughly 30 mins, did get stuck a few times in traffic. Had a really lould noise come from engine, similar to chainsaw cutting a tree! ( Loud whining), but not fan belt "Scream"
Turned on car heaters, blew so hot had to turn it off! Noise did stop for a while. Started again after few mins, whilst still driving. Temp gage not abnormal.
Heat me!! Couldn't lift bonnet. Water level was right up to the top, about 2" above MAX level. Oil, etc fine. My heater usually takes ages to warm up, but left car for nearly 3hrs, and heaters were instantly too hot to have on. Drained some water from resivoir, any ideas PLEASE. PS. No more noise, but only did small trip. MANY THANKS x
 
Water pump broken comes to mind, quite easy to get at, could have sheared the flange inside, wheel outside will appear to turn OK, try that first.
 
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