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The Old Sun Inn is a 15th-century former inn on Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex. It is known as one of the most illustrious inns in England. The diarist Samuel Pepys and the writer John Evelyn both recorded visits, and Oliver Cromwell is said to have stayed here during the Civil War. It is especially renowned for the ornate plasterwork, or 'pargetting', on its façade, depicting the legendary figures of Tom Hickathrift and the Wisbech Giant. It is within the council area of Uttlesford (Essex).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1196155.
Place Type: Historic Public House
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 52.024439,0.2405195
Grid Reference: TL 5382 3859
Civil Parish: Saffron Walden CP
Council Area: Uttlesford CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID: 304778
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Sun_Inn,_Essex_304778
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1196155.
Place Type: Historic Public House
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 52.024439,0.2405195
Grid Reference: TL 5382 3859
Civil Parish: Saffron Walden CP
Council Area: Uttlesford CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID: 304778
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Sun_Inn,_Essex_304778
Peruse Essex on Wikishire