Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Bull House Westgate

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

1. Bull House Westgate Marker

Inscription. Bull House Westgate In ancient times the Bull Inn within the Westgate was held of the Barony of Lewes at the yearly rent of a race of ginger. It was sold in 1583 by Thomas Matthew to Sir Henry Goring who built the house which is now the Westgate Chapel. His son Edward sold the Bull to Edward Claggett in 1612 In 1715 Rev John Ollive Minister of Westgate Chapel acquired it and his son Samuel Tobacconist lodged Thomas Paine here 1768 – 9 Paine married Elizabeth Ollive 1771 and carried on Ollive’s business until 1774 The house was rescued from decay and restored by Alderman Every in 1922 The main structure dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. The satyrs are of the time of Goring.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1583.

Location. 50° 52.321′ N, 0° 0.41′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. It is at the intersection of High Street and Westgate Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. Located at Bull House, headquarters of Sussex Archaeological Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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92 High Street, Lewes, England BN7 1UA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Paine House (here, next to this marker); Borough of Lewes (here, next to this marker); Dr. Gideon A. Mantell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Michael’s Church (about 90 meters away); Lewes Prison (about 90 meters away); Southover Grange (about 90 meters away); Mount Caburn (about 90 meters away); Lewes Racecourse (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

2. Bull House Westgate Marker

The Bull House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

3. The Bull House

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

4. The Bull House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.