Goodnestone

Sandwich

Earliest reference found so far is in the Wingham Division Ale Licence list, which shows the "Three Crowns," Goodnestone, to be re-licensed for the sum of 8 shillings in 1740 indicating that the pub was present before 1740.

Another mention of this pub is 1770. From records held at the East Kent Archives Centre at Whitfield, they have 21 documents in a bundle that mentions the "Three Crowns" in Goodnestone Street (EK-U373/T6) 1770-1826.

This pub was sold along with another 11 public houses in neighbouring villages in 1826. The sum was £620 for this house but it is not known from who or to whom.

However, I am not certain exactly where this pub was and was under the impression that the only pub in the village was the "Bridges Arms" later changed to and still called the "Fitzwater Arms" today.

Further information hopefully to follow.

LICENSEE LIST

DIXON Jane (widow) 1740+

From Wingham Division Ale Licences 1740 Ref: KAO - QRLV 3/1