Known to at least 1859 as the GIN SHOP.
Appears as the COUNTY ARMS in the Simpson 1864 directory.

Recorded in the Licence Registers from 25th October 1867
as the COUNTY ARMS.

The Family House, located on the corner of Castle Meadow and Opie Street, in the occupation of Mr. Gardiner C. Stephens, deceased, was offered For Sale, Tuesday 5th August 1884 - Lot No. 1.
Lot 2 was the adjoining, Fully-licensed Public House, situated on Castle Meadow containing Bar, Bar parlour, Private Entrance-hall, Sitting-room, Club-room, two Bed-rooms, W.C., Kitchen and Washhouse, with small Yard to rear.
In occupation of Mrs. Barnard, under-tenant to Messrs. Youngs, Crawshay & Youngs.
Lot 3 was a lofty Dwelling House on Castle Meadow.
Lot 4 consisted of two Dwelling Houses adjoining Lot 3.
Lots 5 & 6 were Dwellings in Coltishall and Tivetshall.

Licence dropped 1885