The Hatch
Introduction
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The Hatch
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 9 Oct 2011
Originally a wheelwright's shop, it became a pub in the 1850s run by a member of the Shaw family (after whom the junction on which it is situated, Shaw's Corner, was named). The Hatch was its original name, a reference to one of the town gates that is said to have existed close by at one time to prevent animals straying too far along the road. For most of its life it was called the Foresters' Arms, before reverting to the Hatch. Locally listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.237571
Longitude
-0.182436