Notable buildings and landmarks Blue Anchor thumb|Blue Anchor, Market Square There is thought to have been an inn on the site of the Blue Anchor since the 16th century. The present building dates from the early- to mid-18th century and is constructed in brick. Much of the interior is thought to be original, including the wooden panelling, several fireplaces and at least one of the staircases. Within a few decades of completion, five of the upstairs windows had been bricked up to reduce window tax liability. During renovation work in 1957, one of the oak beams in the building was dated using dendrochronology and was found to be 650 years old.
Notable buildings and landmarks Blue Anchor thumb|Blue Anchor Market Square There is thought to have been an inn on the site of the Blue Anchor since the 16th century. The present building dates from the early- to mid-18th century and is constructed in brick Much of the interior is thought to be original, including the wooden panelling, several fireplaces and at least one of the staircases Within a few de.cades of completion, five of the upstairs windows had ,been bricked up to reduce window tax liability. During renovation work in 1957, one of the oak beams in the building was dated .using dendrochronology and was found to be 650 years old.