Beccles in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The King's Head Hotel

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 20, 2026

1. The King's Head Hotel Marker

Inscription. The earliest recorded reference to this Wetherspoon free house is a lease granted to George Cocke dated 1668. This Grade II listed building is described as "17th and 18th centuries, with alterations". The 18th century, Georgian style parts flank the earlier section of the building. The King's Head was a coaching inn, and until fairly recently, the main entrance facing New Market was an open archway, leading into a cobbled yard with galleries at the back and stables to the rear.

These premises were refurbished and reopened by J.D. Wetherspoon in February 2013.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1668.

Location. 52° 27.456′ N, 1° 33.782′ E. Marker is in Beccles, England, in Suffolk. It is on New Market, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 New Market, Beccles, England NR34 9HF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one

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of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beccles (within shouting distance of this marker); The Public Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Priest's Door (about 90 meters away); The Church of St Michael the Archangel (about 120 meters away); St. Peter's House (about 210 meters away); Co-operative Society Shop (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Old Rectory; Land Girls (approx. 13.2 kilometers away); Over the Centuries (approx. 13.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beccles.

The King's Head Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 20, 2026

2. The King's Head Hotel and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.