Welcome to the Plough.
The Plough Inn, owned by Admiral Duncombe of Kilnwick Percy was thought to be about 100 years old before it became licensed premises in 1829.
The landlord was a Mr Thomas Hatfield who farmed and was a shoemaker. The public house remained virtually unchanged until 1940 when the cobblers shop was converted into a living room for the licensee; this is on the right hand side of the building facing the front.
Old Licensee
There was originally no bar; beer was taken straight from the wooden barrels in jugs. The beer was kept in the ‘taproom’ which was two steps below ground level and was where the bar is now, although only half the size. Opposite the bar was the family sitting room which was kept private by a curtain across the door frame. There was a door which went straight out the back and this went onto the stable yard where the stables were on the left hand side along with the privy and washhouse and tack room.
Thomas Hatfield was born in 1802, married Sarah Cooper in 1825 and died in 1868. After his death his daughter Elizabeth became licensee in 1891 until her death in 1907. Elizabeth’s son Thomas then continued as The Ploughs landlord from 1907 until 1916 where the license was passed on to his sister, Margaret, after his death. Margaret was the licensee from 1916 – 1939.
Current Licensee
Since November 2007 The Plough Inn has been run by Daniel Morgan and his partner Harriet Walker, following the retirement of Daniels parents, Mick and Dorothy Morgan.
Daniel has worked alongside his parents since they moved to the area in 1997, and together they have created a very successful and popular pub. The Plough Inn is well known for the home cooked food, which uses local produce from local suppliers. Also available is a wide range of real ales, wines and spirits.
