The Portcullis was located a few yards to the north of the Fleece Inn. The twin gabled building was originally thatched but it now has a traditional tiled roof. It is now a private house called the Portcullis.

Lewis Wilshire / Mark Steeds collection (Courage archives)

Licensing details:

Owner in 1891: Duke of Beaufort (free from brewery tie)

Rateable Value in 1891: £12.15s.0d.

Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse

Owner in 1903: Duke of Beaufort (free from brewery tie)

Rateable Value in 1903: £12.15s.0d.

Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse

Closing time in 1903: 10pm

Landlords at the Portcullis include:

1885,1891 Edward Samuel Hopkins

1902,919 John Lewis Hopkins

1927 Frederick Williams

1939 Joseph Davis

– Joe and Grace Vale

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