The Half Moon Pub, Grendon, Northamptonshire.
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greysman
N 52° 14.187 W 000° 42.784
30U E 656160 N 5789801
The Half Moon public house is on Main Road in the village of Grendon.
Waymark Code: WM8H33
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/02/2010
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The village is mentioned in the Domesday book when Grendon formed part of the hundred of Wymersley, which covered an area of 52 square miles.
There is village folklore about drunken revellers leaving the pub in olden days trying to fish the reflection of the moon from the brook; these characters became known as "Moonrakers". Thomas Sternberg in his 1851 book "The dialogue and folk-lore of Northamptonshire", reports that:
"...the men of Grendon go by the name moonrakers, in consequence, it is said, of a party of them having once seen the moon reflected in a pool and attempted to draw it out by means of rakes, under the impression it was a cheese!"
The Half Moon is a charming grade II listed stone thatched pub.
It boasts a comfortable interior full of old world charm, with exposed beams and an working open fire place. Outside is an ample car park and raised garden area with country views, perfect for enjoying drinks and food in the warmer months.
There is an extensive selection of beverages and the pub currently has cask marque accreditation for the quality of the cask ales. Food is served in the restaurant from Tuesday to Sunday, while Monday evening is fish 'n' chip shop night, with authentic chippy fayre served at chip shop prices to eat in or take away!
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