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The white-painted Cross Keys Hotel stands on a corner with black-framed windows, a sign with crossed keys, and street planters.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

The Cross Keys Inn, Chatteris

History of the Cross Keys

Listed Building

Late C17 or early C18 house.

There have been numerous sightings of ghosts and other supernatural experiences over the years at the pub.

The current owner, David Leaning, has made a film about these sightings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhz1TfAQnsc

A historic brick building with a tiled roof next to a white-painted inn featuring a sign with two crossed keys.

Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

A row of buildings with a brick facade featuring three dormer windows and black-framed windows, beside a white-walled structure.

Cross Keys, Chatteris (RGL2026)

An interior view of a pub showing a wooden dining table and booth, surrounded by wood-panelled walls, framed prints and decor.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

Interior photos of the Cross Keys.

Interior view of a stone-arched doorway looking into a brick-floored room with blue-patterned tables and a suit of armor.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

Interior of a pub featuring a rustic wooden door set into a brick wall, alongside tables covered with red cloths and chairs.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

Tables with red cloths and dark wooden chairs are arranged on a stone floor in a room decorated with wall-mounted crests.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

An interior hallway with an exposed brick and timber wall, a wooden bench with a red cushion, and a glass-paned exit door.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

The rear courtyard of a brick and white-painted building features double doors, a metal fire escape, and a large roof vent.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

A rectangular black sign with the word CHATTERIS in white capital letters mounted on a weathered brick wall below a roof.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

Sign from Chatteris Station, now closed.

A brick building with an angled extension, featuring white-painted lower walls, two shields on the gable, and a metal staircase.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

A circular glass floor panel with a grid frame is set into orange floor tiles, revealing a dark, empty space underneath.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

Old well

A floor made of large, weathered grey stone slabs, flanked by the wooden legs of chairs on the left and right sides.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

Tiles from medieval covent

A dark square cake topped with fresh berries, mint leaves, and icing sugar sits on a plate with custard and chocolate sauce.

History of the Cross Keys Chatteris (RGL2026)

The Sticky Toffee Pudding!

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