android appBury St Edmunds Chequer Inn
Bury St Edmunds Chequer Inn
East, 52.24343,0.71608
Closed: before 1840
Chequer Square
grid reference TL 855 640
The Chequer Inn stood on the site of the current Chequer House, which was built in the early 19th century, possibly incorporating some of the original building in its core.
Queen's Bar & Grill 0.02 mile
Dog & Partridge 0.12 mile
Masons' Arms 0.13 mile
One Bull 0.15 mile
Nutshell 0.17 mile
Westgate 0.18 mileFootnote
The chequerboard as a pub sign may have its origins from Roman taverns when a board game like draughts was often advertised and played. It may also be an ancient sign to indicate the landlord was a money-lender or could offer secure storage for a travellers valuables.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
