The Red Lion Inn

The Red Lion Inn is a house that has been converted into an inn. It dates from the mid to late 17th century and was refaced in late 18th century brick. There is a mid-19th century lean-to at the rear and an extension to the left. The original 17th century timber frame is encased in late 18th century Flemish bond brick, with gabled plain tile roofs and brick ridge and right end stacks. The building has a three-unit plan, is two storeys high, and features a three-window range.

The front entrance has a mid-19th century beaded six-panelled door, which is sheltered by a late 19th century porch. There are gauged brick flat arches over 19th century horned tripartite sashes with glazing bars on the ground floor, and over late 18th century twelve-pane sashes on the first floor. To the left, there is a 17th century cross wing made of similar materials, which has a gabled front with a similar arch over a tripartite sash, and a first floor two-light casement with glazing bars. The gable features reset 17th century timber framing that was reworked in the 20th century.

A mid to late 19th century brick and tile wing has been added to the left, along with the mid-19th century lean-to at the rear. Inside, there are stop-chamfered beams with ogee stops on the left and right, and exposed 17th century timber framing at the rear and, with arch braces, to the left. The first floor has not been inspected. The cross wing on the left has a truncated tie beam and a tie beam with mortices for arch braces.

Historically, the building was originally constructed as a farmhouse and is listed in manor records from 1694 as "Kettles." It was purchased in 1719 by John Swan and leased in 1729 by his widow to Edmund Garrett, an innholder from Margaretting. It was formerly known as the Butcher's Arms and acquired its current name in the 1840s.