England's oldest pub officially confirmed after 600-year-old timber analysis
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- The oldest pub in England has been officially recognized after analysis of tree rings in its timber frame.
- The building has been serving customers for more than 600 years, according to experts.
- The title was awarded based on scientific evidence rather than tradition or myth.
- The confirmation puts an end to long-standing debates about the location of England's oldest pub.
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First reported by Daily Mirror Oldest pub in England finally officially crowned putting end to years of debate
Daily Mail Cheers! England’s oldest pub is finally named as experts confirm ‘national treasure’ boozer started pulling pints 600 years ago after studying tree rings in timber frame
The Guardian Which is really England’s oldest pub? Tree-ring dating helps settle debate
GB News Oldest pub in England officially revealed by experts thanks to tree-ring dating
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- GB News, right-leaningOldest pub in England officially revealed by experts thanks to tree-ring dating
- The Guardian, left-leaningWhich is really England’s oldest pub? Tree-ring dating helps settle debate
- Daily Mail, right-leaningCheers! England’s oldest pub is finally named as experts confirm ‘national treasure’ boozer started pulling pints 600 years ago after studying tree rings in timber frame
- Daily Mirror, left-leaningOldest pub in England finally officially crowned putting end to years of debate