Ipswich Spread Eagle
- 1-3 Fore St
- IP4 1JW
- 01473 256093
- grid reference TM 167 443
- basic
(details under review)
This distinctive Grade 2 listed building is the sole survivor of four pubs which once stood at this junction.
The building dates from the 16th or 17th century.
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- Mon-Thu: 1200-2300
- Fri-Sat: 1200-0000
- Sun: 1200-2200
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Ipswich is Ipswich Borough Council
last updated 29/12/2013
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA members since 1978)
Note
The spread eagle was originally a Roman sign and later used by many countries including Austria, Germany, Russia, Spain & France. The sign is also used by many English noble families. Its popularity as an inn sign owes a lot to the fact that it was the device of Catherine of Aragon.