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The Three Tuns was situated at 102 High Street. This pub closed in 1911 and is now in residential use. It used to brew its own beer; the well used for this still remains and is under a covenant on the house that it cannot be altered.

Former public house now 3 grade-II listed tenements, probably 17th century re-fronted in the 18th century. A notice for sale by auction in the White Lion on 13th February 1911 includes 'Dwelling Houses' previously known as The Tuns; another advert stating that 'the licence of which has been surrendered and which will be sold as unlicensed property'. Earliest recorded incumbent is 1879 John King, described as 'Wine, spirit & beer merchant, Three Tuns, & rate collector' although in 1871 he is recorded as a solicitors general clerk. A photograph of the pub sign, undated, describes it as 'Porter's Ale House The Three Tuns'. Reportedly and not unusually it used to brew its own beer and the well used for this still remains and is under a covenant on the house that it cannot be altered.

Steve Turner (November 2021)

Listed building details:

Now 3 tenements. Probably C17, 2 storey timber framed and plastered roof tiled. Refronted in red brick in C18. Wood modillion eaves cornice. 7 window range, flush frame sash with glazing bars. No 102 has wood doorcase with panelled reveals and flat entablature.

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