Building record 168/0/11 - The Red Lion Public House, The Green

Public House. C18, remodelled c.1850.

{1} Public House. C18, remodelled c.1850. Squared uncoursed limestone, artificial stone slate roof, stone stacks. 2 storeys and attic, 3 bays. Central doorway with moulded stone lintel and C20 plank door, flanked by bay window with stone mullions. First floor windows have heavy moulded wood casements of 2 lights with plain stone frames. Gabled dormers with similar casements. All windows have octagonal leaded panes. Large double chimney stack with moulded bases and caps. C18 gabled wing at rear.

{3} It is said that the last man to be hung for sheep stealing was arrested in the Red Lion.

{4} Two undated photos;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 13/86 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F01 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> 1983, Notes On Past And Present Parish Church Of Evenley, Northants, (checked) (Notes). SNN101172.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Evenley (Photographs). SNN111813.

Record last edited

Aug 13 2024 11:46AM