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Lowestoft Fighting Cocks

Lowestoft Fighting Cocks

North West, 52.46344,1.73091

Cask Ale is understood not to be sold here.

183 Carlton Rd, NR33 0NA

grid reference TM 535 915

Contact:telephone(01502) 587509telephonewebsiteWebsite

Privately owned modern pub at the junction of main roads and close to A12 that reopened under new leaseholders in April 2022. Off the main bar is a separate area with a pool table and there is a lounge to the side which leads to a beer garden.

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Facilities

Facilities

Gallery

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Historical interest

Historical interest

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Landlords

Landlords

Footnote

Cock fighting (usually in a pit) was probably a regular feature near here (typically organised on Shrove Tuesday and other holidays), and hence the name was widespread until the activity was banned in 1795.

(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)

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