The Crown And Thistle Inn

GREAT CHESTERFORD HIGH STREET 1. 5222 (south side) The Crown and Thistle Inn TL 5042 28/319 26.11.51

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1. Timber-framed and plastered building built circa 1500, with a cross wing at the west end. A C19 flint and brick building which adjoins the east end now forms part of the inn premises. The original part is plastered in panels on the front, with a band of ornamental plasterwork extending across the front between the storeys. Two storeys. Three window range, casements with glazing bars. The ground storey has 3 small bays with tiled roofs. There are 3 gables at the rear. Roof tiled, with an original chimney stack with 2 octagonal shafts. The interior has a plaster fire surround of circa 1500. The C19 addition at the east end is of flint with red brick quoins and dressings, 2 storeys, of higher storey height than the original inn. Three window range, casements. Roof slate with a brick dentilled eaves cornice. (RCHM 11).

Listing NGR: TL5095842837