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Crown Inn, Lewes

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191 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2NA (View on Google Map)

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Built in the reign of King Charles I, The Crown Inn occupies a commanding position right in the centre of the Sussex County Town of Lewes within easy walking distance of all the town's sights and amenities. The earliest mention of the Inn was as The Black Lyon in 1638 when Henry Townsend was the landlord. In 1790 Joseph Spittle changed the name to the Crown Inn.William IV while in residence at the Royal Pavilion entertained at the Crown. Dark wooden panelling dominates the bar interior. 2 handpumps on the counter.

March 2017 - currently closed and up for sale

Sept 2017 - rumoured to have been bought by Wetherspoons.

Mar 2019 - now to be converted to housing use.

Historic Interest

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Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Black Lyon
Local Authority
Lewes District
Last updated
26/03/2019
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BRI/456
Asset of Community Value

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