The Old Bell, Henley on Thames
Pub in Henley-on-Thames, England
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The Old Bell is a pub in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It was built in 1325 and is the oldest building in Henley. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
Former namesLa Campana, The Bell Bar and Lounge, The Duke of Cumberland.
Alternative namesOld Bell
TypePub
Architectural styleMedieval vernacular
| The Old Bell | |
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The Old Bell | |
 Interactive map of the The Old Bell area | |
| Former names | La Campana, The Bell Bar and Lounge, The Duke of Cumberland. |
| Alternative names | Old Bell |
| General information | |
| Type | Pub |
| Architectural style | Medieval vernacular |
| Location | 20 Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, England |
| Coordinates | 51.53854°N 0.904551°W |
| Landlord | Claire Wakefield |
| Technical details | |
| Material | timber frame |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | The Old Bell |
| Designated | 28 October 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1369482 |
| Website | |
| brakspear | |
History
The building has a timber frame, with a crown post which dendrochronology has dated to 1325.[2][3] It was built probably as a wing of a large town house.[1]
In the 1760s it was converted into a pub called The Duke of Cumberland.
It is currently controlled by Brakspear Brewery.[4]
See also
- Old Bell, a list of other pubs with this name