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Picture source: Hania Franek

The George & Dragon was situated on the High Street and is now used as a Chinese restaurant. The building dates from the 16th century and is grade-II listed.  The pub closed in the mid-1980s.

Listed building details:

Restuarant, formerly inn. C16 or earlier with C17 alterations and extensions. Exposed timber frame. 2 storeys and attic. Steep plain tile roof. 2 jettied gable-ended cross wings either side of 1-window centre. C16/17 red brick chimney stack near right wing, the base with triangular arrises. Left wing is qood example of C16 construction with close-set studs and with curved braces to 1st floor and attic. Remaining frontage is C17. Broad gabled -attic dormer in centre. Right wing has clasped purlin roof. C20 glazing bars throughout. 4 ground floor canted and square window bays. C20 rear extension. Very important feature in centre of village.

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Picture source: Nigel Cox