NHER 21858 (Building record) - Ram Inn, Norwich Road

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Summary

The Ram Inn dates to the late 16th or 17th century and is a timber-framed house, altered in the 18th century and given a lot of 20th century attention. This two storey building has a steep tiled roof with gabled ends and an off centre brick chimneystack. In 1643 the Rector of Dickleburgh is said to have been rescued from the Duke of Manchester's soldiers at the inn by Tivetshall villagers, after he had refused to sign the Covenant.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1179739: RAM INN

Location

Map sheet	TM18NE
Civil Parish	TIVETSHALL ST MARY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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June 1981. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
Late 16th/17th-century timber-frame house altered in 18th century. Plastered. Steep tiled roof with gabled ends. Brick chimney stack off centre. Two storeys and attic...Interior ovolo moulded ceiling beams and 18th-century features such as corner cupboards and doors".
See (S1) for complete listing details.
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 22 September 2020.

In 1643 the rector of Dickleburgh is said to have been rescued from the Duke of Manchesters soldiers at the inn by Tivetshall villagers, after he had refused to sign the Covenant.

Building renovated 1984 to 1985. See Notes.

Press cuttings in file (S2)
Architects plans (1996) in file (S3).

Associated Sources (7)

--- SNF87980 Article in Serial: Longcroft, A. 2002. Investigating Historic Housing Stocks: A Case Study from Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLIV Pt I pp 89-105. p 100.
--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 736.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1179739.
<S2> SNF607 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1985. [Article and letter to the editor on the restoration of the Ram Inn, Tivetshall].
<S3> SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.

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Tivetshall St Mary (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Dec 11 2025 11:48AM