The claim
Overlooking Chiddingfold's village green, the Crown is a handsome timber-framed inn that traces its story to the 14th century, when pilgrims on the road between Winchester and Canterbury are said to have lodged here. The boy-king Edward VI reputedly stayed in 1552. Oak beams, sloping floors and stained glass frame its bars, restaurant and bedrooms.
What the records show
The inn says it dates to the 14th century and popular histories give 1383, linking it to pilgrims travelling between Winchester and Canterbury and to a stay by Edward VI in 1552. No primary documentation was located in this research.
| Year | What | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1383 | Claimed founding | The pub |
| c.1350 | Present building | Grade II* listed (NHLE 1044569) |
What to look for inside
- Said to have sheltered pilgrims between Winchester and Canterbury
- Edward VI reputedly stayed in 1552
- Faces the village green
Visiting
The Crown Inn is in Chiddingfold, England, at The Green, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming GU8 4TX. We do not list opening times, because they change; the pub’s own site is the place to check before you set out.
Sources
- www.thecrownchiddingfold.com/
- www.historic-uk.com/Blog/Twelve-Oldest-Inns-In-England/
- historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1044569
- camra.org.uk/pubs/crown-inn-chiddingfold-150288
- www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/surrey/vol3/pp10-16
- ratings.food.gov.uk/business/175835
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