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last updated Nov 29th, 2023.
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Chedburgh Marquis Cornwallis
also traded as Marquis of Cornwallis
South East, 52.1875,0.61427
Closed: 21st century
Closed Oct 2017
last owner/operator: Hawthorn Leisure
The St, IP29 4UH
grid reference TL 788 575
The pub can be seen on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
The pub has a large collection of pictures of RAF Chedburgh.
The pub was reported by West Suffolk CAMRA in December 2016 to be closed with a change of use request lodged. A public meeting was held on Monday January 18th and was attended by around 70 people. it seems the village wants its pub back.
A local campaign has been set up to try to buy the pub for the community.
Gallery
Greyhound 1.15 miles
Plough 1.50 miles
White Horse 2.4 miles
Fox 2.7 miles
Queen's Head 2.9 miles
Greyhound 2.9 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Greene King
Much improved welcoming pub, displaying photos of WWII airfield and an account of the life of the Marquis. The garden with its fenced pond, ducks and rabbits is a winner with the children. Agility club for dogs and gun dog training available.
Beer: Greene King IPA, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
The licensed Victuallers Tea Association advertised the sale of tea via its Suffolk Agents. This was a response to the irregular sale of Wine by Grocers and included a reference to J. BONHAM of the Marquis, Chedburgh.Ipswich Journal, October 26th 1869**
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)
(1861 census information from Malcolm Fairley)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
