SAHAM, (Norfolk) a manor in Shipdam, 1 m. N.W. from Watton, called Saham-Toni from the Toni's its ancient Lds. from whom
it came to the Beauchamps, and to Rich. Nevil, the great E. of Warwic; passed afterwards to the crown, and was sold by
Henry VIII. to Sir Rob. Southwell; whose posterity sold it to Mr. Barney of Redham, except 2 closes part of Rich.
Southwell's estate, which were forfeited to the crown, and given by Hen. VIII. to Christchurch-Coll. Oxford. It is a large
manor, with above 7000 oak and ash timber-trees on it, 6000 stands, and above 11,000 pollards. The T. is valued to the
landtax, at 1074 l. 6s. 8d. and has a fr. sc.