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'''The Bucket of Blood''' is a public house in [[Phillack]], [[Hayle]], [[Cornwall]], owned by [[St Austell Brewery]]. It is thought to be named after an incident where the landlord brought up a bucket of blood from the building's well, as a murdered smuggler had been dropped there and the name has been recognised as one of the quirkiest in the country. The building dates from the 18th century, built from rubble with a slater roof. It was designated Grade II [[listed building|listed]] status on 14 January 1988. |
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'''The Bucket of Blood''' is a public house in [[Phillack]], [[Hayle]], [[Cornwall]]. It is the only public house in England with the name Bucket of Blood.<ref name=BTelegraph>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/foodanddrink/top-100-famous-pubs/8577591/The-Bucket-of-Blood-Hayle.html] Telegraph website; Retrieved October 2010</ref> The building is Grade II listed.<ref name=BritishListedBuildings>[http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-70168-the-bucket-of-blood-hayle-] British Listed Buildings website; Retrieved October 2010</ref> A landscape has been painted directly onto one of the walls depicting the local beach and the nearby [[Godrevy Lighthouse]]. |
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The Bucket of Blood in [[Hayle, Cornwall]] is an 18th century public house, possibly older. The walls are built from rubble, with a slate roof. At each end of the building there is a brick chimney. The building has a 19th century extension on one side to make an L shaped plan. The interior was remodelled during the 20th century. The public house was designated Grade II [[listed building|listed]] status on 14 January 1988.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Bucket of Blood - Hayle - Cornwall - England {{!}} British Listed Buildings|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-70168-the-bucket-of-blood-hayle-#.V64ZWZMrKbV|website=www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk|accessdate=12 August 2016}}</ref> |
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Legend says the Bucket of Blood got its name many years ago when the landlord went to the on-site well to get a bucket of water but found there to be just blood. Further investigation found there was the badly mutilated corpse of a local smuggler at the bottom of the well.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11635792/Drinkers-unite-We-must-save-the-great-British-pub-name.html</ref> |
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==Name== |
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According to local folklore, the Bucket of Blood got its name many years ago when the landlord went to the on-site well to get a bucket of water but found there to be just blood. Further investigation found there was the badly mutilated corpse of a local smuggler at the bottom of the well.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11635792/Drinkers-unite-We-must-save-the-great-British-pub-name.html</ref> An alternative theory is that the well on the grounds would provide red water due to run off from local [[tin mining]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brewery|first1=St Austell|title=Bucket of Blood {{!}} St Austell Brewery|url=http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/pub/phillack/bucket-of-blood|website=www.staustellbrewery.co.uk|accessdate=12 August 2016}}</ref> The name was recognised as one of the quirkiest in the country in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Famous prize for quirky pub|url=http://www.westbriton.co.uk/famous-prize-quirky-pub/story-11437341-detail/story.html|work=West Briton|date=6 January 2011}}</ref> |
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==Current status== |
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The Bucket of Blood is currently owned by [[St Austell Brewery]]'s, and the landlord, Rick Shackelton, has run the public house since his father died in 1965.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Degun|first1=Gurjit|title=Licensee celebrates half a century at Bucket of Blood in Phillack, Hayle, Cornwall|url=http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Operators/Other-operators/St-Austell-Cornwall-licensee-celebrates-50-years-at-pub|work=Morning Advertiser|date=22 March 2013}}</ref> |
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== References and footnotes == |
== References and footnotes == |
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Revision as of 19:27, 12 August 2016
50°11′43″N 5°24′50″W / 50.1954°N 5.4140°W
The Bucket of Blood is a public house in Phillack, Hayle, Cornwall, owned by St Austell Brewery. It is thought to be named after an incident where the landlord brought up a bucket of blood from the building's well, as a murdered smuggler had been dropped there and the name has been recognised as one of the quirkiest in the country. The building dates from the 18th century, built from rubble with a slater roof. It was designated Grade II listed status on 14 January 1988.
Building
The Bucket of Blood in Hayle, Cornwall is an 18th century public house, possibly older. The walls are built from rubble, with a slate roof. At each end of the building there is a brick chimney. The building has a 19th century extension on one side to make an L shaped plan. The interior was remodelled during the 20th century. The public house was designated Grade II listed status on 14 January 1988.[1]
Name
According to local folklore, the Bucket of Blood got its name many years ago when the landlord went to the on-site well to get a bucket of water but found there to be just blood. Further investigation found there was the badly mutilated corpse of a local smuggler at the bottom of the well.[2] An alternative theory is that the well on the grounds would provide red water due to run off from local tin mining[3] The name was recognised as one of the quirkiest in the country in 2011.[4]
Current status
The Bucket of Blood is currently owned by St Austell Brewery's, and the landlord, Rick Shackelton, has run the public house since his father died in 1965.[5]
References and footnotes
- ^ "The Bucket of Blood - Hayle - Cornwall - England | British Listed Buildings". www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11635792/Drinkers-unite-We-must-save-the-great-British-pub-name.html
- ^ Brewery, St Austell. "Bucket of Blood | St Austell Brewery". www.staustellbrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ "Famous prize for quirky pub". West Briton. 6 January 2011.
- ^ Degun, Gurjit (22 March 2013). "Licensee celebrates half a century at Bucket of Blood in Phillack, Hayle, Cornwall". Morning Advertiser.