Building record M10023 - SUN INN
Summary
INN (Georgian to Late 20th Century)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 46459 46987 (47m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK44NE |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Eastwood, Broxtowe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The birthplace of … the Midland Counties Railway at the Sun Inn. (1)
Built in the early 1750's ... The earliest records indicate that John and Hannah Godber ran the Inn in 1757 … At least two meetings were held by local coal mine owners at the Inn to discuss the formation of a railway. (2)
Listed buildings slides, 1 slides (Photograph). SNT2648.
<1> Palmer M & Neaverson P, 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p 104 (Monograph). SNT5.
<2> Broxtowe Borough Council, 1995, Conservation Area Guidance (Published document). SNT1524.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
