Old Jail, Biggin Hill
The Old Jail was a pub in Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, in the London Borough of Bromley. At this time of writing, (February 2023), it is permanently closed. Its future use is unknown. It is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the 18th century.[1]
| Old Jail, Biggin Hill | |
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| General information | |
| Address | Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, Bromley |
| Town or city | London |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.315222°N 0.0563443°E |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Old Jail Public House |
| Designated | 29 June 1973 |
| Reference no. | 1064387 |
Partial History
The Bromley Borough Local History Society and Biggin Hill History Group assert that it was used to hold French prisoners of war, overnight, during Napolionic times, who were being transported to Maidstone. Also, that it belonged to the 'Fox Brewery', of Green Street Green, which closed, in 1908; and that it was sold by auction on the 15th. June, 1909. The Biggin Hill History Group further says, (records 33-37), that by 1939, there were three occupants: Leonard A Dupree, (Innkeeper); Nellie Dupere (wife); their son, John, (16); and Gold L. Fitts, (Domestic).
References
- Historic England. "Old Jail Public House (1064387)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
External links
- Official website
Media related to Old Jail, Biggin Hill at Wikimedia Commons
