It was a beautiful day in South Devon and we headed out to find an old pub somewhere in the moors where they have had a fire CONTINUOUSLY burning since the 1700s!
I love the old ‘Table of Tolls’…
…a quick spin through the grounds of beautiful Bovey Castle…
…and of course, remember to visit the … ferrets..???
…and into glorious Dartmoor National Park… it was a bit overcast this particular day and so the photos don’t do it justice… but trust me – it’s stunning!
This is a Dartmoor Pony – a native but endangered breed.
…and finally to the pub… The Warren House Inn.
They have verified records of the fire’s continuous burn since 1845 when embers were transferred from the original old building across the road (that was about to be demolished) and into this hearth – but local legend suggests the fire had burned continuously since sometime in the 1700s.
In this photo (below) one can see part of the old foundation from the original building…
It was ever so peaceful, and ever so lovely…
~ Bella
