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Wenhaston Compasses
Wenhaston Compasses
also traded as Carpenter's Arms, Anchor
North East, 52.32511,1.55642
closed 2002
opened Pre-1619
The St, IP19 9EF
grid reference TM 424 756
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
This old pub is now residential, after a period of time being used as a B&B.
Owner/operator: free
Large room; one end with games the other (non-smoking) mainly for diners. A recent convert to real ale, with plans for varying guest ales.
Beers: Greene King lPA Abbot; guest beerCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Gallery
Historical interest
Auction held at Carpenters arms Wenhaston on 26 Nov, Ipswich Journal, 15 Nov 1794
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.