Walter Rotton held the license for the Freemasons' Arms situated in High Street in 1832.

In August 1836 the premises 'lately known as the Freemasons Arms' were offered for sale in two lots. The premises at this time consisted of a large shop front 30 x 16 with a room equal size above with a private entrance to the dwelling house of six rooms, a stable large enough for eight horses with a loft for grain and gardens.