History of the Swan Inn
The Swan Inn building has been dated back to 1688 and there is evidence of it being used as public house since the early 1800's. Originally two terraced cottages, it has been transformed over the years. It is a Grade II listed building built in brick and Mountsorrel granite, and the rear wing still shows the original timber frame.
A village legend claims that gold sovereigns are hidden in a granite wall by a former licensee, who wanted to keep his wealth secret from his wife. Despite many attempts, the treasure has never been found.
In the late 1800's it was known as the Nags Head and the top picture shows everyone dressed for their annual holiday to Nottingham in 1899.