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listed building grade II
last updated Nov 29th, 2023.
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Eyke Elephant & Castle
South East, 52.1164,1.3833
closed September 2017
opened 1707
The St, IP12 2QG
grid reference TM 317 518
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
The Elephant and Castle was originally a private house (built about 1650) which was converted into a pub in 1715.
The pub still retains two separate bar areas and is popular with locals. Both bars have a wood-burner fitted and have exposed beams. The pub has wooden floors, and local photographs adorn the walls. There are three beers on hand pump and proper pub food. The pub holds occasional quiz nights. There's no food lunchtimes except Sunday. There are themed food evenings and a meat raffle every Friday. Sky sport TV can be watched in the main bar.
The pub closed in September 2017 following the sad deaths of both of the couple running it within a couple of weeks.
When visited in March 2022, all signage was gone and the building appeared to be in use as a home, so we fear it won't return as a pub.
Gallery
Tavern 1.05 miles
White Lion 1.14 miles
Crown 1.61 miles
Wilford Bridge 1.96 miles
Greyhound 2.2 miles
Duck 2.5 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Pubmaster
Originally a private house but converted into a pub in 1715. Plans are afoot to boost trade by adding accommodation, a camp site and extending the menu.
Beers: Whitbread Flowers IPACAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
To be sold, a Publick House at Eyke, known by the Sign of the Castle...worth about £4 per annum.Ipswich Journal, December 13th 1729***
To be sold by private contract, that old and well established public house called the Elephant & Castle at Eyke, in the occupation of Simon Blaxhall, together with 18 acres rich arable meadow and pasture land……
Landlords
Footnote
An elephant & castle has appeared in the crest of the Cutlers Company since 1622. Ivory was then used to create knife handles. Some claim that the name derives from "Infanta of Castile" a reference to Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
