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listed building grade II
last updated Jan 16th, 2022.
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Benhall Horse & Groom
North West, 52.20068,1.48388
Closed: about 1860
Benhall Green
grid reference TM 381 615
The Horse & Groom was built late in the 17th or early in the 18th century. The pub was closed when the teetotal estate owners returned from abroad and decided they didn't want a pub in their village. The correct building has been confirmed by the Listed Buildings Register.
According to its listing, the building was used as s shop for some years after the pub closed. As it was listed in 1983, we can be fairly sure the shop was still open then.
Gallery
Queen's Head 1.01 miles
Bell 1.05 miles
Poacher's Pocket 1.97 miles
Old Chequers 2.1 miles
Golden Key 2.3 miles
Crown 2.5 milesHistorical interest
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, 10 October 10th 1767*** to the Horse and Groom in Benhall.
To be sold, the ancient and well accustom'd Publick-House, known by the Sign of the Horse and Groom in Benhall, with a Brewhouse, a Butcher's Shop, Stables, and other convenient Outhouses, all in good Repair. The Premises are Copyhold to the Manor of Benhall, and subject to a small Quit-Rent. 'Tis expected the Purchaser will take the Brewing-Utensils...Apply to Mr. Mott at Carlton or Mr. Daniel Spence at Baddingham.Ipswich Journal, March 2nd 1771***
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, 13 May 1780*** to the Horse and Groom in Benhall.…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** information from Stuart Ansell)
