Discover The Dog (Pub)

The story of the Dog at Over may be based on some truth or may be pure myth. It 37 came to light when Ploddy House farm, located between Taynton and Newent was put on the market in 1962. It is alleged that around 100 years ago two men arrived at the farm demanding money.

The farmer’s wife and maidservant refused and both were attacked with knives. The farmer returned and discovered the devastation. He also discovered the attackers black dog. He released the dog and followed it on horseback to what was to become the Dog Inn. He found the two men who were subsequently tried and hanged in Gloucester

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