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The Bear & Crown was situated at 20 Market Hill. This grade-II listed pub is now in residential use.

Listed building details:

A C16 timber-framed and plastered house much altered in the early C19 when it was refronted. Formerly the Bear and Crown Inn, it is reputed to be the Wool Hall. It comprised a central 2 bay hall with 2 storeyed cross wings at the north and south ends. The central truss of the hall survives with a crown post. The crosswings were originally jettied on the 1st storey and there are remains of dragon beams on the inside of both wings and the remains of corner posts carved with small animals, on the outside. 2 storeys. 4 window range on the west front and 2 window range on the north and south fronts, double-hung sashes with vertical glazing bars, in flush cased frames. The doorway has a stucco doorcase with pilasters, frieze and cornice, The spandrels of the original doorway, carved with dragons also a moulded arch have been re-set inside the hall of the present building. The interior has some moulded ceiling beams and exposed timber-framing.

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Picture source: Hania Franek

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