The Sir Francis Drake Public House

The Sir Francis Drake Public House is a building that was originally the Lodge to Gayhurst House. It dates from the mid-18th century and was altered in the 19th century. The structure is made of ashlar stone and features a tiled roof with a parapet. There is a brick chimney that is flanked by two octagonal turrets, each topped with ogee lead domes and iron finials. The right-hand turret has a gothic arched door with a lancet window above it, while the left-hand turret has one lancet window. The building is two stories high and has a canted bay window at the front, which includes stone mullions on both floors and transoms on the ground floor. The flank elevations feature 2-light stone mullioned windows. A carved panel at the front displays "GW* 1751" and "WC+1882," referring to George Wright and J.C. Carlile. There is a modern wing on the left side, which is rendered and has a tiled roof.