Plough Inn, Elton near Westbury on Severn (General)

by admin , Forest of Dean, Friday, April 23, 2010, 12:28 (5407 days ago) @ barri willis

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ELTON, Nr. WESTBURY ON SEVERN
Plough Inn
Elton is a small hamlet between Newnham and Westbury on Severn on the A48 Gloucester to Chepstow Road. There is a petrol station on the A48 near the junction with the A4151 to Littledean and Cinderford. This is known today as Elton Corner. Map reference SO 704138. Postal code GL14 1JG.
There are references to the Plough Inn in 1851 and 1856 but no other details. In the 1876 Morris Commercial Directory Charles Mitchell is listed as a beer retailer in Elton but no premises is given.

Map Reference: SO 704138 (Elton Corner)

Landlords:
1851 Sarah Barnett (widow, aged 50 - occupation grocer and inn keeper)
1856 Mrs. S. Barnett

http://www.easywell.co.uk/pubs/publist/gl14-17-cole-long.htm