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Boxford King's Head
52.02892,0.86132
Closed: before 1840
Broad St
grid reference TL 963 405 (approximate location)
Scant details about this pub are available, but we know for certain it was open between 1754 and 1757.
The village website tells us it was on Broad Street.
Fleece 0.06 mile
Fox & Hounds 0.68 mile
Brewers Arms 1.46 miles
White Horse Inn 1.63 miles
Cock 2.3 milesHistorical interest
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, September 28th 1754*** to Wm. Moulton at the King's-Head in Boxford.
To be lett, the King's head Inn, Boxford, lately in the Occupation of Mr Ambrose Pitkin, deceased, and now his Widow, with or without a good Malting Office, and five Acres of enclosed Land, contiguous to the House. The Furniture, Stock, Brewing Utensils etc to be taken by the coming-in Tenant, at a fair Appraisement. Enquire of Mr William Arthey, Baker at Groton.Ipswich Journal, April 23rd 1757***
To be sold, the Entire Household Goods, and Utensils for Brewing six Combs of Malt compleat, of the late Ambrose Pitkin, deceased, at the Sign of the King's Head in Boxford.Ipswich Journal, November 5th 1757***
Landlords
1754: Wm. Moulton ((at the King's-Head in Boxford - 28 Sep***))
1757: Mr Ambrose Pitkin (deceased) ((the King's head Inn, Boxford - 23 Apr***))
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
