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Woodborough, Wiltshire KAC46.01 |
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KandAC mile 46
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The innsign depicts narrow boat June
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The Barge Inn stands squarely by the canal towpath at Honeystreet with
a small mooring, seats by the canal, etc; stone built and brick over
the window holes, with repairs in brick.
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The pub was designed and built about 1810 by Ben Briggs, boatbuilder,
to serve the local workmen and passing boatmen. It was called The
George. Some of the stone came from former stables at Tottenham Park,
Savernake Forest, owned by the Marquis of Ailesbury. Sale particulars
in the late 19th century describe it as having brewhouse, bakery,
slaughterhouse and stabling. At one time it had a grocery shop. It was
burnt down in 1858, but was rebuilt within six months.
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One of the windows in the pub is inscribed:-
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Syd Biggs got drunk, May 2nd 1872
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The Barge Inn, Honeystreet from the eastward side.
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The Barge Inn, Honeystreet from the westward side.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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