Ben Jonson (1), Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, Oxon
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Ben Jonson (1), Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, Oxon
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 6 Apr 2021
This Grade II listed public house was for some years known as the Black Sheep, but has now reverted to its previous name of Ben Jonson. The name is that of the famous poet and dramatist, who is said to have stayed at the pub on his was to meet William Shakespeare. Although the two men did know each other, whether the connection to this pub is true is unknown. Both men died in the 17th century but the listing says the building dates from the early/mid 18th century. It is possible the current building replaced an earlier one but obviously it would have had a different name. The pub has a dining area and a garden. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.865602
Longitude
-1.227488