Historic Houses

Norchard (William Marichurch) and East Moor (Thomas Lort) both had 7 hearths in 1670. Parts of the medieval residence are said to be incorporated in modern Norchard (where there was also a grist mill with pond and sluice).

Interior of the Bier HouseInterior of the Bier House

Manorbier Mansion was a fortified dwelling near Middle Hill.

The Bier House, in the centre of the village, was built in 1900 to house the parish 'bier', used to carry the dead to their burials. The Bier House has been restored and provides an information point relating to the history of the parish.

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