Wrentham Spread Eagle
listed building grade II
last updated Jan 22nd, 2023.
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Wrentham Spread Eagle
also traded as Eagle
East, 52.38649,1.67115
closed 1989
opened pre-1841
High St
grid reference TM 499 828
It's shown on this old OS map from 1883. interactive map
According to Alfred Hedges' 1976 book, "Inns and Inn Signs of Norfolk and Suffolk", the Spread Eagle was the sign of Catherine of Aragon.
The pub was licensed as just the "Eagle" from at least 1957 until 1965, when "Spread" was prepended to the name.
This is now part of Eagle Court. I lived there with my parents (Marjorie and James(Jim) Smedley) from 1962 to 1972. There was one more landlord after mum and dad left then it closed around a few yeas later.From Annette Day, nee Smedley
The building dates from the 18th century, with 19th century alterations.
Gallery
Horse & Groom 0.23 mile
Five Bells 0.60 mile
Plough 2.4 miles
Livingstone's 2.7 miles
Sailors Home 2.9 miles
Angel Inn 3.0 milesHistorical interest
APetty session for Hundred of Blything, for the hiring and retaining of servants to be held at Spread Eagle in Wrentham on Fri 19 Sept by order of Chief constables… all gentlemen farmers and others met with kind reception from their humble servant Dent Chilvers…
Landlords
Footnote
The spread eagle was originally a Roman sign and later used by many countries including Austria, Germany, Russia, Spain & France. The sign is also used by many English noble families.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(information supplied by Annette Day (nee Smedley)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
