Exterior view of the bomb damaged building known as the old Black Lion Inn, taken from the north

Date:
22 Jun 1942
Location:
Black Lion Inn, 78 South Street, Exeter, Devon
Reference:
OWS01/17/129
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The accompanying notes for this site describe the premises as incorporating the remains of the 15th century Prior of Plympton's house. The building was destroyed by fire during an air raid on 4th May 1942.

Content

This is part of the Series: OWS01/17 Photographs of bomb damaged buildings; within the Collection: OWS01 Office of Works and Successors: Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings

Rights

© Crown Copyright. Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Ministry Of Works

Keywords

Medieval House, Post Medieval Inn, Bomb Damage