Sign for the Cock Inn
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Sign for the Cock Inn
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 3 Feb 2010
An ancient tavern sign in use since the 14th century. Often an indication in the past that cock fighting took place in the yard. In the 17th century the sign may also have advertised the sale of 'cock-ale' which was 'ale mixed with the jelly of minced meat of a boiled cock, besides other ingredients'.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.203508
Longitude
-2.195186