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The Chequers Inn was situated at 20 Bridge End. This grade-II listed pub closed in 2009, reverting to a private residence.

I recall a 1970s pub crawl to Dorchester. Bus from Oxford first pint in the (long gone) Plough, then a walk through the village, eventually arriving at the last pub The Chequers. Here we spotted an old bar billiards table and decided to have a game. The landlady informed us we would need to buy a sixpence to use the table. The asking price was 50p which we happily paid, I have to admit after six pubs my play was not league standard! Fortunately, we only had to walk back to the Fleur De Lys to get the bus home. The Chequers swing sign is still in place.

David Gormley (December 2025)

Listed building details:

Public house. Late C18. Colourwashed brick; old plain-tile roof with brick gable stack. Double-depth plan. 2 storeys plus attics. 2-window front, with stepped brick plinth, has a segmental arched doorway with canopy, now a window, plus a 3-light casement, to left, and a canted bay window to right. At first floor are 2 segmental-arched 3-light casements. All have leaded lights. A lower wing to right has a similar casement at first floor and a glazed C20 porch. Main roof has 2 roof dormers. Rear is complex and irregular. Interior not inspected.

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