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'''The Hanbury Arms''' is a [[public house]] in [[Caerleon]], near [[Newport, Wales]]. In the 19th century, [[Alfred, Lord Tennyson]] stayed at the inn, and began writing the [[Idylls of the King]] during his stay.
'''The Hanbury Arms''' is a Grade II listed public house near [[Caerleon]] High Street, near [[Newport, Wales]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Stuff|first=Good|title=Tower to the south west of, and attached to, The Hanbury Arms, Caerleon, Newport|url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300002996-tower-to-the-south-west-of-and-attached-to-the-hanbury-arms-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk}}</ref> The historical significance of the Hanbury Arms is that it is famous for being visited frequently by [[Alfred, Lord Tennyson]] in 1856, where he began writing [[Idylls of the King]] from the building, with its riverside views. Along with the famous Medieval tower, the town of Caerleon is mentioned many times in the poem.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History Points - The Hanbury Arms, Caerleon|url=https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-hanbury-arms-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=historypoints.org}}</ref>


== Description ==
== Description ==
The Hanbury Arms has survived many renovations and the building's thick stone walls and stone fireplace remain intact. The roof is of local [[Welsh slate]]. The windows were reformed in the 19th century and the interior remains in its Tudor style. The pub is formed from local [[rubble]] stone with a lime-wash.<ref name=":1" /> It is a [[Listed building|Grade II listed building]].<ref name=":1">{{Cadw|num=2995|desc=Hanbury Arms PH, Caerleon, Newport|grade=II|access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref> The adjoining tower is listed at Grade II*.<ref name=":0">{{Cadw|num=2996|desc=Tower to the south west of, and attached to, the Hanbury Arms, Caerleon, Newport|grade=II*|access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref>
The Hanbury Arms has survived many renovations and the building's thick stone walls and stone fireplace remain intact.

The slate roof also consists of local Welsh stone. The windows, which were reformed in the 19th century and the interior remains in its true Tudor style.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Stuff|first=Good|title=The Hanbury Arms PH, Caerleon, Newport|url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300002995-the-hanbury-arms-ph-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk}}</ref> The pub is formed from local rubbled stone, limewashed and decorated in 16th century style.<ref name=":1" />


== History ==
== History ==
Caerleon has historic origins as an Iron Age [[Silures]] hill fort. Upon the arrival of the Roman outposts across Britain, including at nearby [[Caerwent]], the [[Isca Augusta]] fortress at Caerleon developed on the River Usk as an important route for goods and men into the country. The River Usk served both as the port of Newport and as a medieval port of Caerleon, situated four miles upriver.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lodge Wood Hill Fort, Caerleon, Bellinstock, Bellingstock, Bellingstocke, Bellinstocke|url=http://www.caerleon.net/history/lodge/index.html|access-date=2022-02-20|website=www.caerleon.net}}</ref>
Caerleon has its origins as an Iron Age [[Silures]] hill fort. Upon the arrival of the Roman outposts across Britain, including at nearby [[Caerwent]], the [[Isca Augusta]] fortress at Caerleon developed on the River Usk as an important route for goods and men into the country. The River Usk served both as the port of Newport and as a medieval port of Caerleon, situated four miles upriver.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lodge Wood Hill Fort, Caerleon, Bellinstock, Bellingstock, Bellingstocke, Bellinstocke|url=http://www.caerleon.net/history/lodge/index.html|access-date=2022-02-20|website=www.caerleon.net}}</ref>


The first known construction on the site is a Norman tower built around 1219, which stands to this day. Two theories exist explaining the uncertain rising of the Norman tower. One theory suggests that the tower was twinned with another tower on the opposite bank of the River [[River Usk|Usk]]. Together they served as a chain tower allowing access to the upper river. Some historians claim it formed the outer bailey of the village.<ref name=":0" />
The first known construction on the site is a Norman tower built around 1219. Two theories exist explaining the uncertain history of the tower. One suggests that the tower was twinned with another tower on the opposite bank of the River [[River Usk|Usk]]. Together they served as a chain tower allowing access to the upper river. An alternative theory suggests it formed part of the outer bailey of the castle.<ref name=":0" />


In the 1600s, Caerleon's quay grew, similar to the earlier established Roman docks that are now buried, and the Hanbury Arms was established as a significant monument on the riverside.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stuff|first=Good|title=Quay Wall and Slip at the Hanbury Arms, Caerleon, Newport|url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300026127-quay-wall-and-slip-at-the-hanbury-arms-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk}}</ref>
In the 1600s, Caerleon's quay grew, similar to the earlier established Roman docks that are now buried, and the Hanbury Arms was established on the riverside.<ref>{{Cadw|num=26127|desc=Quay Wall and Slip at the Hanbury Arms, Caerleon, Newport|grade=II|access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref>


The Hanbury Arms was initially a townhouse for the wealthy Morgan family, known as Tŷ Glyndŵr. The oldest parts of the building date back to 1219. It is listed both as a building, and a scheduled Ancient Monument in the region of Caerleon. The building dates to 1565 and was later used in the 17th century as a Magistrate's Court. At that time the tower, which was thought to be of [[Roman Empire|Roman]] origin at the time, was used to house criminals.<ref name=":1" />
The Hanbury Arms was initially a townhouse for the wealthy Morgan family, known as Tŷ Glyndŵr. The oldest parts of the building date back to 1219. It is listed both as a building, and a scheduled Ancient Monument in the region of Caerleon. The building dates to 1565 and was later used in the 17th century as a Magistrate's Court. At that time the tower was thought to be of [[Roman Empire|Roman]] origin and was used to house criminals.<ref name=":1" />


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The [[John Hanbury (1664–1734)|Hanbury family]] became the owners of the building in the 1720s. It became a pub around the 1750s and adopted the Hanbury family's coat of arms. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the pub brewed its own beer. In 1856 [[Alfred, Lord Tennyson]] began the [[Idylls of the King]] while staying at the inn. The medieval tower and the town of Caerleon are mentioned many times in the poem.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History Points - The Hanbury Arms, Caerleon|url=https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-hanbury-arms-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=historypoints.org}}</ref>
== Present era ==
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The Hanbury family became the owners of the building in the 1720s. It became a pub around the 1750s and adopted the Hanbury family's coat of arms. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the pub brewed its own beer. The Hanbury Arms brewery merged with Eastern Valleys brewery of Pontnewynydd in 1910 before being taken over by Hancock's Brewery in 1914.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hanbury Arms, Caerleon|url=https://whatpub.com/pubs/NEW/38/hanbury-arms-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=whatpub.com}}</ref>


In 2001 it was purchased by [[Brains Brewery|SA Brain]]. The business operates until 11.30pm during weekends. It hosts regular live performances from local and international musicians, especially so during the yearly [[Caerleon Arts Festival]] each summer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Caerleon Festival|url=https://caerleon-arts.org/|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Caerleon Festival|language=en-GB}}</ref>
The Hanbury Arms brewery merged with Eastern Valleys brewery of Pontnewynydd in 1910 before being taken over by Hancock's Brewery in 1914.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hanbury Arms, Caerleon|url=https://whatpub.com/pubs/NEW/38/hanbury-arms-caerleon|access-date=2022-02-20|website=whatpub.com}}</ref> In 2001 it was purchased by [[Brains Brewery|SA Brain]]. The business operates until 11.30pm during weekends. It hosts regular live performances from local and international musicians, especially so during the yearly [[Caerleon Arts Festival]] each summer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Caerleon Festival|url=https://caerleon-arts.org/|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Caerleon Festival|language=en-GB}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==

Latest revision as of 14:58, 29 November 2024

51°36′30″N 2°57′07″W / 51.608459°N 2.951936°W / 51.608459; -2.951936

Hanbury Arms
Grade II listed public house
The Hanbury Arms with the Norman tower (c. 1219) visible at the left, adjoining the main building
Hanbury Arms is located in Newport
Hanbury Arms
Hanbury Arms
Location within Newport
General information
Architectural style
Town or cityCaerleon, Newport
CountryWales
Coordinates51°36′30″N 2°57′07″W / 51.608459°N 2.951936°W / 51.608459; -2.951936
Completed
  • Tower: 1219
  • Coach House: 1565

The Hanbury Arms is a public house in Caerleon, near Newport, Wales. In the 19th century, Alfred, Lord Tennyson stayed at the inn, and began writing the Idylls of the King during his stay.

Description

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The Hanbury Arms has survived many renovations and the building's thick stone walls and stone fireplace remain intact. The roof is of local Welsh slate. The windows were reformed in the 19th century and the interior remains in its Tudor style. The pub is formed from local rubble stone with a lime-wash.[1] It is a Grade II listed building.[1] The adjoining tower is listed at Grade II*.[2]

History

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Caerleon has its origins as an Iron Age Silures hill fort. Upon the arrival of the Roman outposts across Britain, including at nearby Caerwent, the Isca Augusta fortress at Caerleon developed on the River Usk as an important route for goods and men into the country. The River Usk served both as the port of Newport and as a medieval port of Caerleon, situated four miles upriver.[3]

The first known construction on the site is a Norman tower built around 1219. Two theories exist explaining the uncertain history of the tower. One suggests that the tower was twinned with another tower on the opposite bank of the River Usk. Together they served as a chain tower allowing access to the upper river. An alternative theory suggests it formed part of the outer bailey of the castle.[2]

In the 1600s, Caerleon's quay grew, similar to the earlier established Roman docks that are now buried, and the Hanbury Arms was established on the riverside.[4]

The Hanbury Arms was initially a townhouse for the wealthy Morgan family, known as Tŷ Glyndŵr. The oldest parts of the building date back to 1219. It is listed both as a building, and a scheduled Ancient Monument in the region of Caerleon. The building dates to 1565 and was later used in the 17th century as a Magistrate's Court. At that time the tower was thought to be of Roman origin and was used to house criminals.[1]

The Hanbury family became the owners of the building in the 1720s. It became a pub around the 1750s and adopted the Hanbury family's coat of arms. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the pub brewed its own beer. In 1856 Alfred, Lord Tennyson began the Idylls of the King while staying at the inn. The medieval tower and the town of Caerleon are mentioned many times in the poem.[5]

The Hanbury Arms brewery merged with Eastern Valleys brewery of Pontnewynydd in 1910 before being taken over by Hancock's Brewery in 1914.[6] In 2001 it was purchased by SA Brain. The business operates until 11.30pm during weekends. It hosts regular live performances from local and international musicians, especially so during the yearly Caerleon Arts Festival each summer.[7]

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    John Skinner Prout - Caerleon
  • River and woods view, Caerleon - geograph.org.uk - 1594564
    River and woods view, Caerleon - geograph.org.uk - 1594564

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cadw. "Hanbury Arms PH, Caerleon, Newport (Grade II) (2995)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Cadw. "Tower to the south west of, and attached to, the Hanbury Arms, Caerleon, Newport (Grade II*) (2996)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Lodge Wood Hill Fort, Caerleon, Bellinstock, Bellingstock, Bellingstocke, Bellinstocke". www.caerleon.net. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  4. ^ Cadw. "Quay Wall and Slip at the Hanbury Arms, Caerleon, Newport (Grade II) (26127)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  5. ^ "History Points - The Hanbury Arms, Caerleon". historypoints.org. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Hanbury Arms, Caerleon". whatpub.com. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Caerleon Festival". Caerleon Festival. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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