Scotch Piper Inn
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The Scotch Piper Inn, Lydiate, Merseyside, England is the oldest pub of the historic county of Lancashire. The building dates from 1320 and is a Grade II* listed building. It was originally known as "The Royal Oak", and sections of the trunk of the oak tree around which it was built are visible from the tap room. The building retains a thatched roof.
It is located on the A5147, 10 miles (16 km) from Liverpool and 10 miles (16 km) from Southport. It stands close to the site of Lydiate Hall and next to the remains of St Catherine's Chapel.
There is also a well known bike meet every Wednesday, with bikers from up to 20 km away visiting.[citation needed]
Tony Blair once visited the Scotch Piper, in 1999 during his first term as Prime Minister.[1]
In March 2014 it was announced that the current Landlord would be vacating the Scotch Piper at the end of the month. This ends a period stretching back since 1961 in which the Pub has been run by the same family. A new landlord is to move in immediately at the beginning of April.
See also
References
- ^ Shennan, Paddy (2001-10-20). "The Scotch Piper Inn, Lydiate". icLiverpool. Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales.
External links
- A Short History of the "Oldest Inn in Lancashire"
- www.camra.org.uk
- blueyonder.co.uk
- The Scotch Piper Inn[dead link]
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