The core of this inn dates from the late 17th century, although it has been heavily modified over the years.
The filled oval windows were once over cock-pits, an area used for cock fighting,
This common ‘entertainment’ was banned in England in 1835.
Ketton Ox, Cockpits, Yarm
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Wow, been going to Yarm for years and never realised that. Great stuff.
The Ketton Ox was Seymour pub back in the 1700’s when the cockfighting went on.
Seymours being one of the great Yarm familys.