To be sold by auction, under the directions of the proprietor, that old established beer house, known as the King's Head, in the parish of Monks Eleigh, doing a good trade, with premises attached, where for many years a wheelwright's business has been carried on. The property possesses a frontage to the street of about 80ft, and consists of a house, containing 2 sitting rooms, tap room, parlour, and 4 bed rooms; a large range of buildings consists of a wheelwright's shop and saw shed, brewhouse, stores, stable, piggeries etc., with capital yard and garden, and a good well of water, the whole presenting a capital opportunity for carrying on the above business to anyone wishing to embark on the same.Ipswich Journal, July 1865**

Samuel GOODCHILD of Monks Eleigh, was charged with keeping his beer house open during prohibited hours - Case dismissed.Ipswich Journal, October 25th 1889***

The 1891 & 1901 censuses locate the pub on the north side of High Street, to the west of Church Street. (The 1901 census lists the King's Head at schedule number 5 and the Swan at number 25.)