The Black Boy, Oving
Introduction
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The Black Boy, Oving
Image: © HelenK Taken: 27 Dec 2011
Oving's pub. "The Black Boy was built circa 1524. The original building is still standing. The front door, bar area with beams, kitchen and living accommodation can still be seen. Various extensions and outbuildings were added in the 20th Century. The Hossle or village pond, situated at the bottom of the pub gardens, was the only source of clean running spring water in the area during drought. Farmers with sheep, cattle or horses would walk their animals from miles away to the spring, which is still as abundant today. It is rumoured that Oliver Cromwell and his New Model Army camped in the pub garden and hossle after sacking nearby Bolebec Castle at Whitchurch. The most common [explanation for the name] is from when Charles II (1660-1685) was in exile his dark complexion earned him the nickname The Black Boy." http://theblackboyoving.co.uk/about/
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Image Location
Latitude
51.88488
Longitude
-0.865668