Welcome to The Three Horseshoes, a 17th-century pub located in the village of Batcombe in Somerset. Our pub offers fine ales, outdoor seating, great food, ...
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What does 3 horseshoes mean?
The Three Horseshoes is the heraldic symbol of the worshipful company of ferries, a fellowship since 1356, Chartered in 1674. The assumption is that the design employed only Three Shoes, as the otherwise being replaced or worked on by the farrier.
What is the origin of three horseshoes?
The coat of arms of The Worshipful Company of Farriers, dating back to 1356, depicts three horseshoes illustrating their trade, and whenever a pub takes on the name of The Three Horseshoes it tells you that there used to be a blacksmith or farriers nearby; the name derives from the belief that when a horse lost its ...
How old is the Three Horseshoes pub?
The Three Horseshoes is believed to have been built in the early C19 and the first landlord we have found recorded is William Stearn in 1850. It was part of William Long's Harston Estate which was split up and sold in 1893. It was purchased by Mr Beales, a brewer and corn merchant, for £285.
Who owns the three horseshoes in Asthall?
Today the pub, now owned by Daylesford, has returned to its roots, becoming The Three Horseshoes in a nod to its history. Following a "light" refurbishment, the pub which has six bedrooms, a large garden with an outdoor bar on the banks of the Windrush and views across the Cotswold hills is back in business.
Feb 2, 2024 · The name derives from the belief that when a horse lost its shoe, the horse's rider would have no choice but to stop at the nearest coaching ...