Mendlesham Fleece

Front St
IP14 5RX
grid reference TM 103 657

opened 16th cent
closed December 2012 (approx)

Overview

Characterful 15th cent. beamed pub where 'Ring the Bull' can still be played.
Specialised in South African food, with many exotic meats on the menu.
Found closed, with the freehold for sale when visited in June 2013. From the state of the building and grounds, it appears to have been abandoned some time ago.
Update: we're told the pub closed towards the end of 2012.
listed building grade II
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last updated 18/06/2013

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

Note

The fleece is a common reference to the wool trade that was very important in Suffolk, particularly in 17th & 18th cent. until cheap imports from the colonies undermined the trade.