The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn is a 15th to 16th century timber-framed and plastered building located on the east side of Lavenham High Street. It features a cross wing at the south end with a jettied upper storey and a tiled roof. The building has undergone significant restoration, with the timber-framing on the upper storey mostly renewed and now exposed. It stands two storeys high with cellars and has a three-window range of casements with leaded lights on the upper storey. The ground storey includes two splayed bays with double-hung sashes that have glazing bars. Access to the doorway is via a flight of steps from the pavement, which are equipped with iron handrails. The gable of the cross wing is adorned with Victorian ornamental bargeboards. Inside, the inn features heavy exposed beams and joists. It is noted that Louis Napoleon is said to have stayed here while being transported as a prisoner to Brettenham Park.