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Grundisburgh Half Moon
North West, 52.11128,1.25312
closed 1986
Woodbridge Rd
grid reference TM 228 508
It can be seen here on an old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
Now residential.
The 1904 Woodbridge licensing records show that the Half Moon's license was issued in 1842. Whether this was when it was first licensed or when it got a full (ie not just beer) license isn't clear, though the latter seems more probable.
Gallery
Dog 0.26 mile
Turk's Head 1.17 miles
Duke of York 2.5 miles
Warwick 2.6 miles
Fountain 2.6 miles
Barley Mow 2.7 milesHistorical interest
A reference in the Ipswich Journal*** June 11th 1743 to the Half Moon in Grundisburgh.
An auction of The HALF MOON INN, Grundisburgh on 7th October, 1801, with cellars, back house, beer house, stable and suitable offices. Orchard containing1 acre of land be same more or less in the occupation of Mr Francis BUTTRUM, whose lease expires 10 Oct 1802Ipswich Journal, September 19th 1801**
On the 7th April 1860, the death was announced of, Ellen Louisa, the infant daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Palmer, Half Moon Inn, Grundisburgh.Ipswich Journal, April 1860**
In the November/December 1981 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that Cecil Barrel had retired from the Half Moon and Nick (previously at the Bromeswell Cherry Tree) had taken over.
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
