History

The beautiful stone building, which retains many original features, dates back to the 17^th century and is believed to have once been three stone cottages.  Traces of these origins can be seen in the two front entrances and the indication of a third, as well as the two date stones, 1675 and 1683, on the front wall.  On one side of the pub the outline of a roof indicates where the old blacksmith’s forge once stood.  It is thought that the building was extended in the 19^th century and although it is not certain at what date it became a pub, it is known that the inn was named after the wife of Charles II, Catherine de Braganza.