android appRickinghall Inferior Chequers
listed building grade II
last updated Jul 5th, 2020.
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Rickinghall Inferior Chequers
South East, 52.33787,0.99532
Closed: between 1840 and 1920
The St
grid reference TM 041 753
The Chequers was built in the middle or late 16th century.
Having examined the Hartismere licensing records from 1923 to 1962 and found no trace of this pub, we conclude it must have closed before 1923.
The building's identity is confirmed by the Listed Buildings Register.
Gallery
Bell 0.42 mile
Greyhound 0.49 mile
Cross Keys 1.67 miles
White Horse 2.5 miles
Blue Boar 3.6 milesLandlords
Footnote
The chequerboard as a pub sign may have its origins from Roman taverns when a board game like draughts was often advertised and played. It may also be an ancient sign to indicate the landlord was a money-lender or could offer secure storage for a travellers valuables.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)
