Green Dragon Inventories 1781 And 1783

Papers kept by the Manley family included inventories for the Green Dragon, in the Market Place, Warminster, compiled on 25th June 1781 and in 1783. These record that there was a soldiers’ room with three beds, but a shortage of drinking vessels. The inn’s own brewery and a beer licence are mentioned. Sundries included a dog and chain. The 1783 inventory recorded the following stock: 2,226 gallons of beer @ 1s/3d., 76 small beers @ 3d., and 56 ditto @ 2d.

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