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Cratfield Swan
Cratfield Swan
South, 52.32475,1.36362
closed 14th December 1938
opened pre-1800
Swan Green
grid reference TM 293 749
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The Swan closed in 1938, when the license was transferred to the Lowestoft Norman (now Norman Warrior).
Gallery
Historical interest
A meeting will be held at The Swan, near Huntingfield on Mon 3rd March 1800 for prosecuting felonies and other misdemeanors - Reference to FRANCIS KEEBLE at The Swan in Cratfield.Ipswich Journal, February 8th 1800***
To be sold at auction, without reserve, one bay riding mare 4 years old, fit for saddle or harness, 3 luggage carts, and all the household furniture and other effects of Mr Edwin Scace, of the Swan Inn, Cratfield, who is changing his situation…
Landlords
1800: Francis Keeble ((at The Swan in Cratfield - Feb**))
1828: Robert Sparke (died) ((At the Swan Inn in Cratfield - 20 Dec))
1841: Biddy Sparkes ((Innkeeper, pub not named, Head/70y/born Suffolk))
1841: William Woolnough ((Not shown as pub or publican, Head/35y/born Suffolk))
1844: Wm. Woolnough
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.