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listed building grade II
last updated Aug 16th, 2021.
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Framlingham Griffin Inn
North West, 52.2216,1.34412
Closed: unknown era
opened pre-1686
Market Hill
grid reference TM 285 634
Access to the bar was from a side passage.
The frontage dates from the mid-19th century, though the core of the building is known to be much older. A Survey of Suffolk Parish History tells us that a deed of 1686:
describes The Griffin Inn as lying between the Crown Inn and the Lion Inn Yard.
Gallery
Crown Hotel 0.01 mile
Railway Inn 0.10 mile
Castle Inn 0.11 mile
Station Hotel 0.22 mile
Old Mill House 1.88 milesHistorical interest
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, July 2nd 1726***, to Mr Thompson at the Griffin in Framlingham.
To be sold, an ancient and all accustom'd Inn, the Griffin, in Framlingham in the occupation of Mr John Sparham, Freehold.Ipswich Journal, April 9th 1743***
John Sheldrake, from the Finningham White Horse, has taken the Griffin in Framlingham.Ipswich Journal, February 9th 1745***
To be lett, the Griffin Inn in Framlingham, an ancient and good accustom'd House. Enquire of Mr. William Bucke, junior, of Framlingham.Ipswich Journal, August 27th 1765***
Thomas Lee, being removed from the Griffin adjoining to the Crown in Framlingham, to a large and more commodious House, in the Market-Place, lately occupied by Mr…
Landlords
Footnote
A griffin is a fabulous monster - half eagle and half lion - popular in heraldry and often spelt griffon or gryphon.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
