Building record MLI92731 - Crown and Anchor Public House, Boston
Summary
A plaque dating from 1803 on the site of the demolished Crown and Anchor Public House.
Type and Period (3)
- PLAQUE (Moved to this location in 1970, Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1970 AD to 2050 AD)
- PLAQUE (1803, Post Medieval to Modern - 1803 AD to 2050 AD)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1968 AD)
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Full Description
A plaque dating from 1803 which was moved to this location in 1970. It was constructed of cast-iron and set in a modern brick surround. It is a tall plaque with a semicircular head and has a raised crown beneath a swag of grapes sitting above an anchor flanked by the date 1803, with W.Holden Tavern inscribed beneath. The plaque was formerly fixed to the side wall of the Crown and Anchor Public House, which stood on this site until its demolition in 1968. It was cast at Howden's foundry in Witham Town, Boston. This plaque is listed. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI8254 Index: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/14/88.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 3262 4316 (17m by 17m) |
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Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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