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Date of photo: 2021	© Copyright Michael Dibb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence
The Admiral Owen was situated at 8 High Street. This pub was previously known as the Pelican and the Three Mariners. The pub dates from around 1546 (although the building is c.15th century) and was known as the Admiral Owen from 1832. The pub was grade-II listed in 1950. The pub closed in March 2019. Planning application is being sought to convert the premises to a restaurant.
Source: Movement80
Listed building details:
C15 timber-framed building, refronted in the C18 but preserving the overhang of its 1st floor on bressummer and massive corner post with 3 brackets. 2 storeys, 3 windows facing the High Street, 3 windows facing Strand Street. Stuccoed front. Corner of 1st floor sliced off, with curved brackets supporting the corbelled eaves. Sash windows, most of the glazing bars intact.
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