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Thomas Arundell and Rose & Crown, Shaftesbury blue plaque

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Thomas Arundell and Rose & Crown, Shaftesbury blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Site of Lord Arundel's town house c.1590, later the Rose & Crown Inn. Present building c.1835 may include parts of the old house. Recorded plaque organisation: Shaftesbury and District Historical Society.
Sir Thomas Arundell was a prominent Elizabethan courtier and landowner, known for his political influence and military service; the site marks the location of his townhouse, which later became the Rose & Crown Inn, reflecting the area's historical transformation from noble residence to public establishment.

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