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The Saracen's Head

Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.
The Saracen's Head at Southwell, Notts.
If a quarter of the historic connections this beautiful old building claims to have are true, it would be, without doubt, more worthy of historical acclaim than the majority of England’s stately homes to which visitors flock yearly. Indeed, the owners could very well charge and admission fee just so guests could walk the same ground upon which so many notable figures have trod over the years.

Admittedly, parts of the structure have been rebuilt - but that was in the 16th century. Indeed, some of the fabric of the inn is reputed to date back to the 12th.

Formerly called the King’s Arms, this historical gem is said to have accommodated a remarkable number of English monarchs. These include King John, Richard I, Richard II, Henry II, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, and Edward IV. It is, however, most famed for its links to Charles I.

It is said that he stayed here on two occasions. The first was in 1642 during which time the Royal Standard flew of Nottingham castle to signal the beginning of the English Civil War. Four years later on the 5th of May 1646 he returned at a time when Royalist troops were all be defeated. It is said that it was here he enjoyed his final hours of freedom before being taken prisoner.

The great Romantic poet, Lord Byron, is yet another famous name to have partaken of the hospitality of the Saracen's Head
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See the Historic Hotels in Nottinghamshire index

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The Saracen’s Head
Market Place
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0HE

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