The Barley Mow, Clifton Hampden, Historic thatched pub in Clifton Hampden, England
Description
The Barley Mow is a timber-framed pub with small leaded windows and low-pitched gables topped by a traditional thatched roof. The roof extends beyond the building's edge to protect the front areas, while the wooden structure sits on brick foundations.
History
The building was founded in 1352 as a riverside inn, making it one of the village's oldest structures. It received Grade II listing in 1952, recognizing its value in preserving medieval timber-frame construction techniques.
Culture
Visitors come to this riverside pub seeking the feeling of stepping into a genuine English village local, much as travelers did a century or more ago. The cramped rooms and cozy layout preserve the sense of an intimate gathering place that welcomed the same kind of customers across generations.
Practical
The pub sits directly beside the Thames with riverside views and access to towpaths along the water. Visitors should expect low ceilings and narrow passages that give the place character but feel quite snug inside.
Did you know?
Photographer Henry Taunt documented the pub in 1877 with its distinctive overhanging thatched roof and brick kitchen floor. The images show how little the building has actually changed since the 1870s.
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