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Lakenheath Chequers
52.41748,0.51856
Closed: about 1955
High St
grid reference TL 713 829
The Chequers closed roughly between 1950 and 1955 (at the latest). It's since been demolished.
The village website has a photograph here.
Brewer's Tap 0.07 mile
Plough 0.21 mile
Chequers 3.0 miles
King's Head 3.6 miles
Flintknappers 4.9 miles
Ram 5.0 miles
Historical interest
In 1937 the pub is listed in Kelly's Directory as one of 220 pubs that was retailing beer that they were brewing.
Landlords
1865: James Coleman ((Chequers) (& farmer))
1869: James Coleman ((Beer retailer, pub not named) (& farmer))
1911: Isaac Powell ((Innkeeper, Head/Married/72y/born England))
1933: John Horrex ((Beer retailer, pub not named) (High st))
1937: Jn Horrex ((Chequers PH - High st))
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)
