The George Inn at Norton St. Philip
The George Inn at Norton St Philip has been in operation for over 700 years and claims to be Britain’s oldest tavern, though there are quite a few other claimants to that title. The George Inn is a grade 1 listed building. The inn was part of the stagecoach route between London and the southwest of England.
Pub exterior
History
The George Inn plays an important role in the history of Great Britain. During the Pitchfork Rebellion of June and July 1685, the Duke of Monmouth, who was the illegitimate son of Charles II, led a ragtag army of 8,000 locals armed with muskets, scythes and pitchforks against a professional army of his uncle James II. One supporter of the Duke was a young Daniel Defoe.
On the 26th of June, the Duke of Monmouth is said to have been shot at the George Inn. Subsequently, after his defeat at Sedgemoor, the Duke of Monmouth was caught and executed. Despite pleading for mercy, he was beheaded by the notorious executioner Jack Ketch at the Tower of London in a botched execution that took several blows to remove his head.
Judge Jefferies used the George Inn as a courtroom after the battle as part of the Bloody Assizes. Twelve executions took place on the village common.
Information panel
The George Inn at Norton St Philip is now a family-friendly pub. The garden in the rear of the pub overlooks a playground and recreation area (see below).
Spacious garden
Access – Getting There
The George Inn
Norton St Philip
Bath
Somerset BA2 7LH
Tel: 01373 834224
Map of the George Inn at Norton St. Philip
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