KINGS HEAD - HEMPTON

With the Cricket Match on Hempton Green, on 11th August 1777, between the Gentlemen of Shipdham and the Gentlemen of Burnham and Docking, a Dinner would be provided at 2:00 pm, at the King's Head.

For sale by auction Thursday 20th April 1780, with four Stables, a Granary, Bake-house, Brew-house, Dairy, Yards, Garden walled in, and a Pightle of Land adjoining. Freehold, then in the occupation of Mr. King. Possession 10th October (Michaelmas Old Style)

For Sale by Private Contract October 1844.
The south front having been substantially re-built within the previous ten years.

For Sale by Auction Thursday 17th April 1845, a Freehold Property in occupation of the Proprietor.
` A Commodious and Substantially built Inn most advantageously situated near Hempton Green..... within a few yards of the Deviation Line as now agreed for the Wells and Dereham Railroad. Including Brew-houses, Coach-house, Larder, Cellar, Stables for nearly 30 horses, Lofts over Coal-house, Yards, Barn, Piggery, and Fowl-house. Two walled in Gardens, and large piece of Garden Ground, well stocked with Fruit Trees....Doing an excellent trade which may easily be improved by an enterprising Landlord.'

For Sale by Auction Wednesday 7th May 1879.
Comprising, Bar Parlour, Commercial Room, Dining Room, Parlour, Kitchen, Scullery, Store Rooms and 7 lofty Bedrooms. In the occupation for many years of Mr. John B. Lane.
Also the adjoining cottage occupied by Mr. Robert Olley.
Together with a convenient Yard with Brewhouse and Storehouse, large Club Room, 4-stalled Stable, Hay Loft, Cellar and Scullery, occupied by Mr. Lane.

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Morgans sales for 1960 were :-
103 barrels of beer
41 spirits.

Closure said to be because the house was uneconomic.
60 barrels of beer sold in the final year of trading.