Mill House which replaced an earlier dwelling with the Mill behind. Postcard postmarked 1905. Tower Windmill made from Local Bricks The brick tower windmill standing in what is now Church Street, Great Ellingham, was erected by Jeremiah Fielding c.1849. The bricks were made locally at the brick kiln in Hingham Road. It has also been…
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Mary Dennis Inherits Property in Town Green
Legacy of Property and Land in Great Ellingham Anthony Porter of Great Ellingham died c.1786, and left all his freehold and copyhold lands in Great Ellingham to his niece, Mary Dennis (née Willomatt). At this time, Mary was living in the town of Watton, some 8 miles from Great Ellingham. Mary’s use and benefit of…
Medieval Manor Hall House in Church Street – Part I
The fine thatched building standing in Church Street (not far from the Crown Public House), is one of the oldest properties in Great Ellingham. The Grade II listed building was (in relatively recent times) known as “Ye Olde Thatche Shoppe“. Thought to have been a medieval Manor Hall House (comprising a public hall with living…
Medieval Manor Hall House in Church Street – Part II
Daniel & Bridget Lister’s Ownership c.1769-1799 We pick up the story of the owners and occupiers of the fine thatched building in Church Street (and an adjacent House), following the death of widow Bridget Lister in 1802. You can read Part I of the story here. Although captured over 100 years later, the postcard shows…
James & Alice Sadd of White House Farm
Bill Note dated June 18th, 1922. James Sadd of White House Farm, Great Ellingham. Author’s own collection James and Alice Sadd came to White House Farm in Long Street in 1902, probably not long after their marriage which took place earlier that year. The 1911 census captures 32 year old James Sadd with his 31…
Great Ellingham born James Buck dies in Fakenham
Aged 65, retired miller, James Buck, died at Fakenham in 1892, some 25 miles from his birthplace of Great Ellingham. Early Life A son of Benjamin Buck and his wife Frances (née Flowers), James was born c.1817. He spent his early life in Great Ellingham. The 1841 census captures James (already working as a miller)…
Church Farmhouse and Nearby Cottages
Accordingly to Historic England, Church Farmhouse, a Grade II Listed Building) was built in the early 17th century. However, the present owners believe it was built or evolved much earlier, as there are parts of the building which may date from the 14th or 15th century. Farmhouse owned and occupied by Benjamin Turner At the…
Auction of William Harley’s Belongings
Auction A notice of sales by auction at Great Ellingham appeared in the Norfolk Chronicle of 21st September, 1833. “All the very superior Cart Horses, Colts, Pony, Cows, Young Stock, Agricultural Carriages, Implements, Harness &c and a part of the useful Furniture, the Dairy and Brewing Utensils, &c on the Farming Premises, in the occupation…
House with Barn, Yard and Garden at Bush Green
Extract from an 18th century Map. Stalland and Bush Green Commons, Great EllinghamOriginal held at Norfolk Record Office.Catalogue Ref NRO, MC 2213/116With kind permission of NRO. All rights reserved NRO The above extract is from an eighteenth century map. It shows the position of a cottage with a barn, yard and garden at Bush Green….
Two Houses, Baking Office, Yard & Garden
Widow Mary Barnard’s Claim Amongst widow Mary Barnard’s claim to the Commissioners for the Inclosures of Great Ellingham in 1799, was: One cottage occupied by James Webster and William Barnard and One Messuage occupied by John Wilkins and Sarah Coe I believe that the messuage (i.e. a dwellinghouse, outbuildings and land), was at that time…