What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Fox & Pheasant Cottage. Dating from the 17th century, this was once the home of a local farmer. It was then a licensed beer selling outlet, popular with ironstone workers heading for local quarries. By 1891 it was also one of Brixworth's eight butchers. Recorded plaque organisation: Brixworth Heritage Trail.
Fox & Pheasant Cottage, dating from the 17th century, served as a farmer’s residence before becoming a social hub for ironstone workers and later one of Brixworth's butchers by 1891.
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