Dear Visitor Able to trace its roots as a hostelry back to a least 1749 The Plowden Arms is still going strong and much of the character of those days still remains, with oak beams and a roaring log fire to welcome you. With parts of the building dating back to the 16th century it is believed that weary travellers were making use of the premises for a lot longer. Records show that it was an ale house in 1749 with the Church Overseers’ records showing the payment to a Robert Nash of 6s 8d for supplies of beer “for the highway”. At that time the pub was called The Plough – later known as The Plough Hotel and was a stopping place for stage coaches. Although not believed to be haunted, in the past barrels of beer were not the only casks that used to be kept cool in the cellars – over a century ago an undertaker used to operate from the pub, making coffins and storing bodies beside the beer. In 1930 the name was changed to The Plowden Arms after a local family whose 12th century coat of arms it now bears. Today it remains a traditional English country pub which caters for those with an appetite as well as a thirst. Our menus offer a choice of traditional English to modern European dishes, complimented by our selection of quality wines and real ales. With our attractive floodlit Garden (originally the village bowling green) containing a Marquee and BBQ area, our Function Room and large Car Park we can cater for any occasion. Mira Bateman