A Red Lion at the Star Inn
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A Red Lion at the Star Inn
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 30 Dec 2012
This former ship's figurehead once belonged to an 18th century Dutch warship which sank in the channel and eventually washed up on the shores of Cuckmere Haven. It was reputed to have been given to the inn by a gang of smugglers and the lion has been a prominent local landmark in the village ever since. Up to 2003 it was located on the corner of Star Lane but was moved to its current spot after restoration. The Star Inn itself was built around 1260 by the monks of Battle Abbey and was known as the Star of Bethlehem until the 16th century where it was used as a hostel for pilgrims on their way to Chichester. The pub still contains a sanctuary post which those evading secular laws could touch and claim church protection.
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Image Location
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50.807782
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0.156376