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Somersham Griffin
South, 52.09623,1.0501
Closed: after 1912
Main Rd
grid reference TM 090 485
The Griffin is shown on the 1882 OS map but not on maps of the 1890s or subsequent editions, although it is listed in the 1911 census. It's now residential.
Gallery
Duke of Marlborough 0.39 mile
Limeburners 1.13 miles
Rose & Crown 2.4 miles
Bramford Cock 2.5 miles
Greyhound 2.7 miles
Crown 2.7 milesHistorical interest
HE402/1/1852/15 Sale Particulars
Unreserved Sale...at the Golden Lion Hotel, Ipswich on Thursday, 27th May 1852***
Two well accustomed Beer-Houses:
A desirable Dwelling-House and Premises, situate at Somersham, Licensed as the Griffin Beer-House, consisting of Parlour, Tap-room, Pantry, and Back-house, three Chambers, and a large Cellar, a Yard and Garden, with a small timber-built Stable, and a small Meadow adjoining, the whole site...2 Roods and 26 Poles, now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Greene and his under-tenant, Mr. Robert Dickman...sold for £125 to Woodruff? Daniel
Landlords
Footnote
A griffin is a fabulous monster - half eagle and half lion - popular in heraldry and often spelt griffon or gryphon.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)
some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
