Robin Hood Inn, Medieval pub in Monmouth, Wales
Description
Robin Hood Inn is a stone building with a slate roof in Monmouth, Wales, constructed with substantial stonework and thick wooden beams throughout. The interior is divided into separate dining and drinking spaces by its heavy structural elements, typical of older construction methods.
History
The building originates from 1500 and later became significant in the area's religious history. During the 1770s, its owner Michael Watkins allowed secret Catholic mass ceremonies to take place in an upper room.
Culture
The pub sits on the Monmouth Heritage Trail with a blue plaque marking its connection to the town's Catholic past. Visitors can sense how the space has served different communities as a gathering place throughout the centuries.
Practical
The pub is easily reached through Monmouth's central streets and welcomes visitors daily. Older buildings like this often have narrow passages and low doorways, so watch your head when moving through the interior.
Did you know?
The pub's story includes curious moments from the everyday lives of its operators. In 1882, landlord John Richards was fined for appearing intoxicated inside his own establishment, a peculiar snapshot of Victorian-era social rules.
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