The Crown Inn Chiddingfold is certainly one of the oldest pubs in England. It is said it was originally built as a Rest House for monks on the pilgrimage from Winchester to Canterbury. Allegedly established in 1285, records, of course, are a bit sketchy at this time, so no one knows when it was actually built. The earliest mention of the building, however, is from around 1383. In its long history, The Crown has been a watering hole for locals and, surprisingly, royals alike. In 1552 Edward VI visited, and in fact, so did his elder sister, Queen Elizabeth I in 1591.