The Red Lion - Pontefract, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 41.506 W 001° 18.634
30U E 611553 N 5950553
The Red Lion is a common pub name and in this case the sign shows a relief carving of the red lion.
Waymark Code: WM14MZZ
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/29/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
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The Red Lion normally indicates a heraldic connection and certainly the style of this one is of that type.

A Blue Plaque on the wall of the pub has some history of the building.
RED LION HOTEL

One of the oldest established
inns in Pontefract

Present facade designed by
Robert Adam in 1776 for
Sir Rowland Winn of
Nostell Priory
Name of Artist: Not listed

Date of current sign: Not listed

Date of first pub on site: Not listed
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