The Old Inn [1]
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The Old Inn [1]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 9 Jun 2015
The thatched part of this large and historic hotel is thought to date back to the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Records show it was standing in its present form in 1614, though substantial additions were made in the mid-18th century and redevelopment in 2010. When Donaghadee was an important cross channel port in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Old Inn was conveniently situated for the mail coach from Belfast that connected with the sailing packet, and horses were changed here. Consequently the inn has seen many famous visitors. There is a detailed history of the inn at http://www.bayburn.com/29128%20Helen's%20Bay%20&%20Crawfordsburn%20History.pdf pages 19-24
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Image Location
Latitude
54.658592
Longitude
-5.7292