Wissett Swan
listed building grade II
last updated Jul 16th, 2024.
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Wissett Swan
South West, 52.361,1.474
Closed: unknown, but certainly between 1967 and 1997.
opened pre-1874
The St
grid reference TM 366 793
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The Swan was built late in the 16th century, with late 17th century alterations. It was still open at least as late as 1967 (the latest licensing records we've been able to access). Curiously, planning applications for the building (even as recently as 2024) still refer to the building as "The Swan", as if it were still open.
Message from Dean Aldridge:
My Grandparents Syd and Vera Aldridge ran this Lacons Brewery owned pub between 1937 and 1959.
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YouDrink Bottle Shop & Taproom 1.65 miles
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White Swan 1.77 miles
Buck 1.84 miles
Huntsman & Hounds 2.3 milesHistorical interest
To be sold, a Public House at Wissett, near Halesworth, known by the sign of the Swan, with a new built stable, and necessary conveniences thereto belonging, in the occupation of Wm. Manning. Freehold and in exceeding good repair...Enquire of Mr. James Mapes at Bungay or Mr. James Knights at Halesworth.Ipswich Journal, 16 Jan 1779***
To be sold by auction, by direction of the Executors and Trustees, under the Will of John Oldrin, deceased, all that excellent freehold well accustomed Inn, or public house, called or known by the sign, the Swan,, with stable, outhouses, yard, garden, pightle, pump of excellent water, and appurtenances, situated at Wissett, and late in the occupation of the said, John Oldrin…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
