Architecture
Owned by Harveys, a brewery in Lewes since February 2002, the pub has existed in its current form for at least 300 years. Built as a Wealden hall house in about 1400, in traditional Wealden timber frame, it is Grade II* Listed, Shown with image here. It was altered in the 16th century, and re-faced in the 19th century, and has a recessed centre, with curved timber brackets supporting the eaves. The first floor oversails on brackets, and has a Crown-post-supported roof.
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