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Where was ...

Pub / Alehouse

Toll House

Traded in Lilleshall in the period 1615-19.

On church road there was a pub / ale house called the Red Lion

In the mid 18th century there were two public houses one known as the Red Lion Inn by 1744 stood the west side of the street south of the Church. It probably closed in 1840’s. Duke of Sutherland 1861-92 allowed no other to open in the village.

was opposite the Red House pub on Well lane, which is now called Lime Kiln Lane

The Old Shop/Post Office

The Post Office was originally at Arrowsmith Cottage Limekiln Lane opposite the bus shelter – Bakery & Grocers before the 1917 Duke of Sutherland Sale.

After that the Post Office was behind the existing Post box on Limekiln Lane at number 80.

Next it was at Anvil Stores ( the Old Blacksmiths) Church Road next to Rock Acres.

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