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Picture source: Hania Franek
The Muddy Duck was situated on Main Street. Originally known as The Whitmore Arms, this grade-II listed pub closed in 2023 due to staffing issues.
Listed building details:
Public house. Late C17/early C18 with C20 alterations. Squared coursed limestone. Steeply pitched slate roof. Brick end stacks. T-plan. 2 storeys. 5-window range. Blocked entrance off-centre to left has wood lintel. C19 porch on right, Ground floor has 7 blocked windows with wood lintels, a canted bay window and a C20 2-light casement windows and 2 blocked openings all with wood lintels.Moulded wooden eaves. Cornice. Limestone quoins. The Whitmore Arms was named after Thomas Whitnore who lived at Hethe House from 1808-1811 (VCH). Interior has chamfered beams.
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Date of photo: 2022	Picture source: Google Streetview