Moonrakers, High Street
Introduction
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Moonrakers, High Street
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 27 Jan 2013
The building dates from the 17th century and is now a restaurant. Moonraker is an old smuggling term for a person who would fish the ponds for hidden tubs/casks of contraband. This activity would often take place at night and needed the light of the moon to provide assistance.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.807055
Longitude
0.156769