The Falcon, Castle Hedingham

The Falcon was a large public house in Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham. Constructed around the early 16th century and listed by Historic England as Grade II. It is said that the building was originally the home of the Earl of Oxford's falconer, this later gave the inn its name.

The building boasts many interesting features including rare wall paintings featuring Pomegranates (a symbol used by Henry VIII during his marriage to Katherine of Aragon)

A notable 19th century landlord was George Kendal, who is listed as a Beer Seller, Cattle Dealer and Butcher in 1862.

In 1921 a stone column was removed from the basement of the Falcon, revealed to be part of a 12th century wayside cross. This fragment was taken and incorporated into the War Memorial in the churchyard. The owner of the inn, donated the cross at no cost other than for a replacement beam in the basement.

At some time around the 1930s, the plaster was stripped from the frontage to reveal the wooden frame and evidence of the mullioned windows.

The pub was still open in the late 1940s though shortly after closed and became a private residence.