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Sittingbourne in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Red Lion Inn

 
 
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 29, 2025
1. Red Lion Inn Marker
Inscription. The oldest part of this ancient inn dates back to the early 15th Century. Tradition has it that Henry V was entertained here on his victorious return after the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 51° 20.397′ N, 0° 44.207′ E. Marker is in Sittingbourne, England, in Kent. It is on High Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44A High Street, Sittingbourne, England ME10 4PB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stock Bricks (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrimage Route (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Papermaking (about 180 meters away); Pick Your Own (about 240 meters away); Sittingbourne Bricks (about 240 meters away); The Ship Inn (approx. 11 kilometers away); Henry Wreight (approx. 11.1 kilometers away); King James II (approx. 11.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sittingbourne.
 
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Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 29, 2025
2. Building and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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