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Discover the fascinating history behind The Black Lion (Long Melford). From its 15th-century building (c. 1460s), later an inn. origins to its role in local heritage.

The Black Lion (Long Melford)

Long Melford, Suffolk

Building Age: 15th-century building (c. 1460s), later an inn.

Original Purpose: Originally a timber-framed hall house, refashioned in Georgian times into an inn.

Architecture: Georgian-fronted exterior (pale yellow facade) with a late medieval core. Interior blends modern boutique flair with heritage features like exposed beams. Elegant lounge, chic Orangery restaurant, cozy bar. Overlooks the village green and Holy Trinity Church.

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Grade II* listed. Catered to wealthier travelers. Beatrix Potter supposedly stayed here in 1899. Parts requisitioned by military officers during WWII. Rumored secret tunnel to Melford Hall. Owned by a benevolent woman in the 1700s, a rarity.

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The Black Lion: A History of Elegance and Endurance in Long Melford

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The Black Lion in Long Melford, with its 15th-century origins and Georgian facade, has long been an inn of distinction, witnessing centuries of Suffolk's rich history and possibly hosting Beatrix Potter.

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c. 1460s Core structure of the building erected as a hall house.

18th Century Refashioned with a Georgian facade and operated by a notable female innkeeper.

1899 Beatrix Potter reportedly stays at The Black Lion.

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