The Brocket Arms is a country inn in Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire, England. According to Historic England, the timber-framed building is probably early sixteenth century,[1] although an earlier date has been claimed.[2]
| The Brocket Arms | |
|---|---|
 The Latin motto of the Barons Brocket is Felis demulcta mitis (A stroked cat is gentle). | |
  Hertfordshire | |
| General information | |
| Location | Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51°50′14″N 0°15′57″W / 51.83722°N 0.26583°W |
The Brocket Arms is near Old St Lawrence Church, and, was supposedly "the monastic quarters" for the church until the Reformation.[3] Another claim is that it was a "stop off point for pilgrims" on their way to St Albans Abbey.[2]
Hauntings
editIt is said to be haunted by a priest who was tried and hanged in the building.[3] Others say it is of a monk who hanged himself at the inn.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Historic England. "The Brocket Arms (1101091)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
- ^ a b c "The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence". Mysterious Britain. Archived from the original on 24 September 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Reputedly Haunted Hotels and Inns: The Brocket Arms". English Country Inns. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
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