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The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth

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The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-south, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Three Horseshoes used to be a public house in Drybridge Street in the Overmonnow area of Monmouth, Wales. The pub has also been used as an Inn and also known as The Three Horse Shoes Inn. The building has been a Grade II Listed building since 15 August 1974. Appears of 19th century but of C17th origin. 2 storeys, roughcast as stone with a hooded doorway The pub ceased trading in 2018.

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Background

History

The pub was originally set up by Blacksmith William Philips in the 1880s. The forge that Philips set up was also in Drybridge Street and had been set up in 1859. The Three Horse shoes name coming from the business that Philips was picking up from passing trade where a horse had shed a shoe. In 1923 Osbert Wheeler was the publican the Three Horse Shoes yard was occupied by a horse breaker called Victor Mackie. The pub completely ceased trading in 2018, and the building was stripped of all its pub-related fixtures, then left empty for 4–5 years. It last changed hands in 2023 and it is not expected to be re-opening as a pub.

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Coordinates
51.8091, -2.7214
Parish
Monmouth
Postcode
NP25 5AB
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Established
1888

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth?
The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5AB), in the parish of Monmouth.
Who owns The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth?
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Is The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth a listed building?
The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to The Three Horseshoes, Monmouth?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5AB. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.