The Old Bell And Steelyard Inn

The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn, on New Street, was likely constructed around 1550. It is a two-story building with a timber frame and plaster rendering, roofed with tiles. The first floor has a half-timbered overhang, and a brick plinth is visible at its base. Two 4-centred arched timbers suggest former entrances. Carved brackets support an “embattled” carved bressumer, which provides a decorative overhang. The building has three 18th-century casement windows with modern glazing, and a modern door with an architrave. A timber-framed steelyard, overhanging the road, is also present; while likely dating from the early 17th century, it does not appear to be structurally integrated with the main building. It is believed to be one of only two remaining in situ, and was reportedly operated by a Woodbridge resident alive in 1947. Photographs are held by the National Monuments Record.