Possibly the same as the LIGHT DRAGOON, St Paul
as given 1822 (I. Hood)

Location given as `Near the Cross'.

Stood on the West side of Botolph Street at the Stump Cross end.

Full licence granted Tuesday 25th August 1868 to Samuel Spinks.

The Norfolk Chronicle of 13th February 1909 reported objections to renewal of licence. Inspector Wentford stated that although the house had been well conducted, it was ill-constructed and lighting and ventilation were poor. There were 14 other licensed houses within 200 yards, including the Edinburgh Castle which was 6 yards away. The licensee, Robert Oakley was a bricklayer and left the house to be run by his wife during the day. An adjoining cottage had direct access, via the back door into the scullery of the licensed premises. This was however said by Mr Reeve, on behalf of the owners, to be part of the same licensed premises and the occupant was a relative of the licence holder. Youngs & Co, the owners, were prepared to carry out any alterations to the satisfaction of the Chief Constable.

Sales per week were given as :
2½ barrels of beer and ½ gallon of spirits.

In spite of support of the application by pork butcher William Shrimpton the licence was refused and referred to Compensation (09.02.1909). Closed by Compensation 24.06.1911

Demolished in the name of progress c1962