THE STAR PUBLIC HOUSE - 16th CENTURY

‘The Star’ was probably the home of a wealthy merchant or farmer. It has shown to be a late example of a Hall House complete with King Post supporting the roof timbers.

The Star at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The chimneys and the right hand wing are additions.
The open hall would have been where the bar is today and the smoke from the open hearth would have excaped through the gable ends.
Note the exterior staircase to an upstairs’ room that provided storage. Most of the old flint wall has now been removed.

In 1830’s with the collpase of agriculture rate payers at the cost of 2 guineas could take out a licence to sell beer to try and promote local industry. Several did so no doubt including what became ‘The Star’. The first door on the left would have taken you into the open hall of the old house. The central door and section to the right is a later addition.

A touch of Spain has now come to The Star and the Pub has become well known for its cuisine attracting a clientelle from far and wide. Here is a happy staff and Terry Axon from Barcelona ready to pull your next pint.