House & Family History: Between 1942 and 1945, during the German occupation of Norway in World War II, Foliejon was the home of King Haakon VII and the seat of the Norwegian government.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: John Drokensford, Bishop of Bath and Wells, early 14th century. Oliver de Bordeaux, early 14th century. Sir William Trussell, mid-14th century. Serjeant Henne, 17th century. Lord Henry Beauclerk, mid-18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: George Phillips Towry, 1771-1800. Thomas Bingley, early 19th century. William Blane, early 19th century; Captain Gordon Gilbert Blane, late 19th century. King Haakon VII of Norway, 1942-45. Gerald T. Hodge, 1957-66.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No