Raydon Chequers
- previously known as Horseshoes
- The St
- IP7 5LW
- grid reference TM 050 385
- opened 1490
- closed 1997
Reported as closed in Last Orders*** in Jan 1981 after Tolly Cobbold had closed it at end of Sep 1980 as a tied house. They subsequently sold it with a license and it traded as a free house for some years until final closure in 1997.
last updated 17/04/2013
(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 Stuart Ansell)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)
Note
The chequerboard as a pub sign may have its origins from Roman taverns when a board game like draughts was often advertised and played. It may also be an ancient sign to indicate the landlord was a money-lender or could offer secure storage for a travellers valuables.