It is named in 1871, and also named in the 1911 census summary
Index of pubs in Pirton
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Hertfordshire .
Residents at this address
1871/John Burton/Ag Labourer & Beer House Keeper/44/Pirton, Hertfordshire/Census
1871/Ann Burton/Wife, Straw Plaitter/49/Pirton, Hertfordshire/Census
1871/William Burton/Son/14/Pirton, Hertfordshire/Census
1871/Ephraim Lake/Nephew, Ag Labourer/18/Pirton, Hertfordshire/Census
1911/Frederick Arnold, beer retailer & estate labourer/42/Pirton, Hertfordshire/Census
1911/William Arnold/Lodger, estate labourer/34/Pirton, Hertfordshire/Census
1912/Frederick Arnold, beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory