A cock-fighting pit is hidden in this public house, making
it one of only two pubs in England that has an original cock-fighting
pit. The White Hart is a Grade II listed building and has many historical
artefacts, including a 15th century wooden carved mantelpiece and two
priest holes.
As you are aware the pub closed in 2002 and it has stood empty ever since
as the current owner who purchased the pub in 2002 wants to develop the
site for housing. The pub is weatherboarded and is not being maintained.
So far two planning applications have been rejected and we are waiting the
outcome of a third application.
I am trying very hard, writing to various agencies and breweries, to
purchase the pub so that it can be restored to its former glory and
thrive once again as a lively restaurant/pub. It is on the A120 Wix
bypass, close to the port of Harwich. It also has planning permission on
site for a 36 bedroom motel.
The White Hart is for sale and Fleurets are marketing as "offers invited".
