
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: The Bull Inn This was originally a group of 16th century buildings but has been an inn since 1617. General Monck, instrumental in the restoration of Charles II, is said to have stayed here during the Civil War (1642-1651). The village kept its fire engine here after 1866. Grade II listed Recorded plaque organisation: Wheathampstead Heritage.
The Bull Inn has historical significance as a 16th-century structure that became an inn in 1617, where General Monck, a key figure in restoring Charles II to the throne, is said to have stayed during the Civil War. The building was also used for housing the village's fire engine after 1866 and is currently Grade II listed.
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