Pub History · 10 September 2026
Do you know where this is in the pub?
Do you know where this is in the pub?
Do you know where this is in the pub?
The sun carving
Back int day when builders wanted to make their mark they'd carve a symbol into the timber frame or here, this is in a section in the bottom bar. Once you've spotted it you'll notice it every time you walk past. We really do like the quirkiness of our ancient inn.
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