A reader has sent in a photograph of a Lingfield cottage which I am informed used to once be an inn called the Pig & Whistle. Can anyone shed any light?
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LINGFIELD PUBS & BREWERIES
LINGFIELD.An ancient parish and village 3½ miles north from East Grinstead, and 4 miles south east of Godstone station. The Area of the parish is 9010 acres and in 1851 had a population of 2141 persons which had increased to 3024 by 1892.
There was a brewery on Newplace Lane and what is now known as Crowhurst Road. To date there is little known about the place except that it was a timber-framed house. The first reference is a late 18th century record as part of the Manor of Billshurst, and it would appear that this may mark the foundations of the building and brewery. This style would be appropriate for such a date. It dates from about 1780 and gives the impression that it was a new enclosure upon the common. The actual use of the building is something about which no detail has so far been found. It is doubtful that it was a private brewhouse since the manor was not very important, with no big house attached to it. The building is situated on the left hand side opposite the old gas works at the end of Bakers Lane. An old map clearly shows it as Lingfield Brewery (q.v.)
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THE PUBS.
Bellagio Hotel, Dormans land. Situated 2 miles from the Royal oak and 1 mile from the Prince of wales. In 1892 run by Henry Brown of Oxted as a Free House. Frequented by Labouring classes.
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Holly Bush, High Street, Dormans Land. Early 17th century.
Holly Bush, High Street, Dormans Land. Early 17th century.
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Jolly Farmer, Dormans Land. Situated ¼ mile from the Royal Oak, and 100 yards from the Old House at Home. It was a beerhouse owned by E & H Kelsey, brewers, Tunbridge Wells. In 1892 the licensee was James Wood, the establishment serving a low class of labourers.
Jolly Farmer, Dormans Land. Situated ¼ mile from the Royal Oak, and 100 yards from the Old House at Home. It was a beerhouse owned by E & H Kelsey, brewers, Tunbridge Wells. In 1892 the licensee was James Wood, the establishment serving a low class of labourers.
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The Old House at Home, Quaker’s Platt, Dormans Land. Situated 100 yards from the Jolly farmer and about ½ mile from the Royal oak. Owned by B C Bushell & Co, brewers Westerham. The licensee in 1892 was Ann Ridgers. The inn served a low class of labourer.
The Old House at Home, Quaker’s Platt, Dormans Land. Situated 100 yards from the Jolly farmer and about ½ mile from the Royal oak. Owned by B C Bushell & Co, brewers Westerham. The licensee in 1892 was Ann Ridgers. The inn served a low class of labourer.
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The Plough, Dorman’s Land, Lingfield. Situated 2 miles from the Star and about ½ mile from the Royal Oak. This inn was tied to Edward & Henry Kelsey, brewers of Tunbridge Wells, and the licensee in 1859 was Ambrose Glover, poulterer. In 1892 the licensee had become Rosina Glover. The inn was frequented by Tradesmen, working classes and others. The property is basically 18th century in origin with 19th century additions.
The Plough, Dorman’s Land, Lingfield. Situated 2 miles from the Star and about ½ mile from the Royal Oak. This inn was tied to Edward & Henry Kelsey, brewers of Tunbridge Wells, and the licensee in 1859 was Ambrose Glover, poulterer. In 1892 the licensee had become Rosina Glover. The inn was frequented by Tradesmen, working classes and others. The property is basically 18th century in origin with 19th century additions.
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Royal Oak, Dorman’s Street. Situated ½ mile from the Plough and about the same distance from the Jolly Farmer. In 1892 it was a beerhouse owned by Charles Absalom of East Grinstead but tied to Dashwood & Co, brewers of the same town. The licensee was Lacy Watson, and the inn was frequented by working classes.
The French Horn. This inn was listed in an Auction catalogue of 1807 and described as “A dwelling house & garden held for an unexpired term of 16 years from Michaelmas 1805 at the rent of £12.12s.0d. In the occupation of James Chapman at a rent of £8.8s.0d.”
Royal Oak, Dorman’s Street. Situated ½ mile from the Plough and about the same distance from the Jolly Farmer. In 1892 it was a beerhouse owned by Charles Absalom of East Grinstead but tied to Dashwood & Co, brewers of the same town. The licensee was Lacy Watson, and the inn was frequented by working classes.
The French Horn. This inn was listed in an Auction catalogue of 1807 and described as “A dwelling house & garden held for an unexpired term of 16 years from Michaelmas 1805 at the rent of £12.12s.0d. In the occupation of James Chapman at a rent of £8.8s.0d.”
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The Greyhound, Plaistow Street. Situated 200 yards from the Hotel and ¼ mile from the Star. Listed in 1807 in a sale of the estate of Leatherhead & Reigate brewer, Thomas Cooper as “A messuage, with good outbuildings and garden in the occupation of Richard Balcomb at a rent of £6.15s.0d per annum.” It is a 17th century building much restored. In 1892 it was owned by Mellersh & Neale, brewers Reigate, and the licensee was Benjamin Boorer, who succeeded Richard Glover sometime after 1859. The inn was frequented by labouring classes. Richard Glover was listed also as a poulterer.
The Greyhound, Plaistow Street. Situated 200 yards from the Hotel and ¼ mile from the Star. Listed in 1807 in a sale of the estate of Leatherhead & Reigate brewer, Thomas Cooper as “A messuage, with good outbuildings and garden in the occupation of Richard Balcomb at a rent of £6.15s.0d per annum.” It is a 17th century building much restored. In 1892 it was owned by Mellersh & Neale, brewers Reigate, and the licensee was Benjamin Boorer, who succeeded Richard Glover sometime after 1859. The inn was frequented by labouring classes. Richard Glover was listed also as a poulterer.
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Hare & Hounds, Lingfield Common. Situated 1 mile from the Hotel and also 1 mile from the Star. Owned by B C Bushell & Co, brewers of Westerham and run by William Plummer in 1892., in succession to George Ingram who was licensee in 1859. The inn relied mainly on general custom being a roadside inn.
Hare & Hounds, Lingfield Common. Situated 1 mile from the Hotel and also 1 mile from the Star. Owned by B C Bushell & Co, brewers of Westerham and run by William Plummer in 1892., in succession to George Ingram who was licensee in 1859. The inn relied mainly on general custom being a roadside inn.
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Lingfield Hotel, Godstone Road. Situated about 2½ miles from the Blue Anchor and 200 yards from the Greyhound. Owned by Nalders & Collyers , brewers of Croydon. The licensee in 1892 was Edward Osbourne and the establishment was run as a Commercial Hotel.
Lingfield Hotel, Godstone Road. Situated about 2½ miles from the Blue Anchor and 200 yards from the Greyhound. Owned by Nalders & Collyers , brewers of Croydon. The licensee in 1892 was Edward Osbourne and the establishment was run as a Commercial Hotel.
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Prince of Wales, Baldwyn’s Hill. Situated 3 miles from the Greyhound and a similar distance from the Bellagio. Owned by John Dashwood & Co, brewers of East Grinstead. In 1859 run by Elizabeth Lewis, and in 1892 by Ralph Batchelor. It relied upon general custom being a roadside inn.
Prince of Wales, Baldwyn’s Hill. Situated 3 miles from the Greyhound and a similar distance from the Bellagio. Owned by John Dashwood & Co, brewers of East Grinstead. In 1859 run by Elizabeth Lewis, and in 1892 by Ralph Batchelor. It relied upon general custom being a roadside inn.
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The Star, near the church, Lingfield. Situated ¼ mile from the Greyhound and about 1 mile from the Hare & Hounds. This inn and 3 cottages and the former Star Inn date from the 16th-18th centuries. The inn derives its name from the arms of the Cobhams, the great Lords of Sterborough Castle who lie in the church. In 1807 an auction catalogue gives the inn as a “substantial messuage, with a cottage adjoining, barns, stables, gardens, and yard, and arable land adjoining New Place Lane containing about 4 acres, held for an unexpired term of 16 years from Michaelmas 1805 (old style), at rent of £34 pa on lease to Mr Chapman at the rent of £25. In 1859 the inn was run by Charles Head who was also the Parish Clerk. In 1892 the property was owned by E & H Kelsey of Tunbridge Wells and run by Arthur James Wood. The house served travellers, tradesmen and others.
The Star, near the church, Lingfield. Situated ¼ mile from the Greyhound and about 1 mile from the Hare & Hounds. This inn and 3 cottages and the former Star Inn date from the 16th-18th centuries. The inn derives its name from the arms of the Cobhams, the great Lords of Sterborough Castle who lie in the church. In 1807 an auction catalogue gives the inn as a “substantial messuage, with a cottage adjoining, barns, stables, gardens, and yard, and arable land adjoining New Place Lane containing about 4 acres, held for an unexpired term of 16 years from Michaelmas 1805 (old style), at rent of £34 pa on lease to Mr Chapman at the rent of £25. In 1859 the inn was run by Charles Head who was also the Parish Clerk. In 1892 the property was owned by E & H Kelsey of Tunbridge Wells and run by Arthur James Wood. The house served travellers, tradesmen and others.
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