Royal Oak, Chesterfield
| Royal Oak | |
|---|---|
Royal Oak, Chesterfield in 2021 | |
Location within Derbyshire | |
| General information | |
| Location | The Shambles, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°14′08″N 1°25′40″W / 53.235448°N 1.427724°W |
| Year built | 16th century |
| Renovated | 18th century (added) Late 19th century (restored) |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | The Royal Oak Inn |
| Designated | 15 July 1971 |
| Reference no. | 1334732 |
The Royal Oak Inn is a Grade II* listed public house, located on The Shambles in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.
History
The building dates back to the 16th century, and features a timber frame with close studding.[1] A plaque on the exterior claims that The Royal Oak was built in the 12th century, and that it was a rest-house for the Knights Templar.[2]
On 15 July 1971, it was designated a Grade II* listed building.[3]
The pub was sold in August 2021,[4] and eventually reopened under the name Ye Royal Oak.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Bradley, Richard (15 October 2019). Chesterfield in 50 Buildings. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9064-3.
- ^ Bradley, Richard (15 February 2018). Secret Chesterfield. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6261-9.
- ^ Historic England. "The Royal Oak Inn (Grade II*) (1334732)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Take a look inside the oldest pub in Chesterfield, the empty Royal Oak pub in the Shambles". Derbyshire Times. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "'We are super excited to get it back open' say owners of Chesterfield's oldest pub ahead of Easter weekend relaunch". Derbyshire Times. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.