building stood on the site. What now forms the cellar floor is
a piece of splendid ancient history. Stylistic evidence
strongly suggests the layout and type of materials used to
be from the Roman era. We know the Romans occupied
Britain until AD4500. It is thought the original building that
once rose around this splendid piece of architecture was
burnt to the ground to contain and defeat the Black Death
(bubonic plaque) that spread through East Anglia in early
1349.
The present White Horses timber frame was constructed in
1580 and incorporated the original roman brick floor. It is
most likely that the mighty sixteenth century timbers in the
bar came from the shipyard at Woodbridge, where the navy
decommissioned their ships. It was common for local
builders to purchase the mighty long seasoned timbers.
The original front door, now located within the bar, displays
its sixteenth century hand-made iron nails, square in profile,
providing the strength the oak demands.
inglenooks and various old settles and pews simply complete this fascinating Inn.