The Brocket Arms

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The Brocket Arms
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The Latin motto of the Barons Brocket is Felis demulcta mitis (A stroked cat is gentle).
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Location Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire, England
Coordinates 51°50′14″N0°15′57″W / 51.83722°N 0.26583°W / 51.83722; -0.26583

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]

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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

It 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]

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References

  1. Historic England. "The Brocket Arms (1101091)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence". Mysterious Britain. Archived from the original on 2009-09-24. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
  3. 1 2 "Reputedly Haunted Hotels and Inns: The Brocket Arms". English Country Inns. Retrieved August 14, 2010.