Norfolk Heritage Explorer - by exeGesIS SDM

NHER Number:	4351
Type of record:	Listed Building
Name:	Fincham Hall

Summary

The earliest part of the hall is the octagonal brick tower dating to about 1480, similar to those at Oxburgh Hall. The tower may have been part of a separate gatehouse for an earlier hall. The present hall dates from the late 16th century, with extensive 19th century restoration. The 16th century hall was H shaped, with a screens passage, and a kitchen in the cross wing. Part of a late medieval or early post medieval dagger was found underneath the floor of the kitchen.

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Fincham Hall, a late 16th century building with extensive 19th century restoration © Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service

Grid Reference:	TF 6945 0648
Map Sheet:	TF60NE
Parish:	FINCHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Monument Types

GREAT HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
TOWER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
BARN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
GREAT HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
HA HA (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
LIVERY STABLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds

DAGGER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
DAGGER (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status:	Listed Building; Listed Building; Listed Building

Full description

Important building.
Brick tower in the style of Oxburgh, about 1480, may once have been part of separate gatehouse.
Hall now attached is of half H shape plan dating from about 1580.
Altered during the 18th century the building was thoroughly restored to something like its original appearance in the late 19th century.
Renovated in 1994.
See (S1), (S2) and (S3).
E. Rose (NLA) 23 September 1994.

1994.
Late medieval/early post medieval dagger found under floor.
Details in file.
E. Rose (NLA) 7 November 1994.

28 April 1994. NLA Air photography.
Fincham Hall and service buildings visible.
S. Massey (NLA) 6 February 2001.

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