Scotch Piper Inn, Thatched pub in Lydiate, England
Description
Scotch Piper Inn is a thatched pub in Lydiate featuring whitewashed walls, dark timber beams, and low ceilings that create a compact interior space. The building was constructed around an ancient oak tree that remains rooted within its walls.
History
The building dates to 1320 and ranks among Lancashire's oldest inns. Its original name, The Royal Oak, changed after a Highland refugee from the 1745 Jacobite rebellion sheltered within its walls.
Culture
The inn maintains its medieval timber-frame construction, a building method once common in western England, and visitors can see this craftsmanship in the crooked wooden beams and sloped ceilings. The structure reflects how builders once worked around the ancient oak tree that still stands within the building.
Practical
The pub sits on Southport Road and welcomes visitors with dogs into its spaces. Seating is available both inside and in an outdoor area for guests to choose their preferred setting.
Did you know?
The inn serves as a gathering point for vehicle enthusiasts who arrive on specific days. Car owners meet on Monday evenings and the third Sunday, while motorcycle riders gather every Wednesday.
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