The Royal Oak - Barrington- Camb's
Posted by: Norfolk12
N 52° 07.566 E 000° 01.728
31U E 296621 N 5779227
The sign shows a large oak tree with a golden crown above.
Waymark Code: WMCAG8
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/16/2011
Views: 2
The Royal Oak is a thatched English pub situated in the picturesque village in Barrington Cambridge, adjacent to one of the largest greens in England. Serving traditional English and ala carte food. The Pub itself is grade II listed and dates back to the 13th century.
The Royal Oak Pub Signs
Throughout Britain, there are hundreds of pubs and hotels called "The Royal Oak", a name also given by the Royal Navy to several warships. Both pubs and ships are named in honour of a particular tree in the grounds of Boscobel Hall, Shropshire. This tree is famous as the hiding place, in 1651, of King Charles II.
Date of first pub on site: 13th century
Name of Artist: Not listed
Date of current sign: Not listed
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