L is for Lodge Farm, a property of crests and surrounding characters (see A is for Mary Adams), which lies on the eastern extremity of Bawburgh and was built as a Dower House for Griselda Wodehouse of Kimberley.  A large plaster crest over a downstairs mantlepiece recognises this fact.  A second crest, in an upstairs bedroom, indicates that the building dates from the reign of Charles I (1625 - 1660).  The crowstep gables are similar to that of the now-demolished Bawburgh Hall, and dates from the same time (1634).  Sadly, Bawburgh Hall's architectural prowess did not save it, but Lodge Farm has been designated a Grade II (with star) Listed Building.  It is currently owned by an Aggregates Company, and the surrounding area, has been used to its limits, with water now very close to the building.  The area is planned to be developed as a Leisure Area.  The farm has a long and interesting history.  Dolly Tallowin lived there during her childhood early in the 20th Century, and she has described to Bawburgh News readers the idyllic situation there - that is, until her father had to sell up in the 1930s.  Since then, Ivy Morter, who was a memorable village character, was the last Farmer at Lodge Farm, when she died in 1975.  The consequent Auction of the property (then sold to RMC) created great interest.

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