The Crown and Horns East Ilsley
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The Crown and Horns East Ilsley
Image: © Stuart Logan Taken: 12 Apr 2011
Having been granted a royal charter in 1620 to hold a sheep fair the sales became second only to London's Smithfield. Perhaps, because of this trade there were 12 public houses in the village during the 19th C. Now two remain, this one dating from 1759, and the Swan.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.526759
Longitude
-1.290893