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Hadleigh Chequers

Hadleigh Chequers

52.04293,0.95417

closed 1748

High St?

grid reference TM 026 423 (approximate location)

No information available.

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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)

(Historic details supplied by Bob Mitchell)

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