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Fortrey's Hall, Mepal, 1930 (photo J H Bullock) (Cambridgeshire Collection)

Fortrey’s Hall, Mepal

History of Fortrey's Hall

The house was erected by Samuel Fortrey, (1622-1681) one of the original adventurers involved in the drainage of the fens. The house once had a fine garden. By 1984 the house was reported to be derelict. It was bought and renovated.

Fortrey’s Hall, OS 1901

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