Plume of Feathers Inn - Princetown -Devon - Moments

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The Plume of Feathers Inn - Princetown, Devon
By Ray Steed
The small village of Princetown, perched high up on Dartmoor’s National Park, is best known for its location of the quite famous, Dartmoor Prison. However the village has several other interesting places to see and visit, one of which is the; Plume of Feathers Inn. A quite ancient place, with a story to tell, set in the outstanding landscape of rural Devon.
On entering the Plume of Feathers Inn, the ambient music of an old English folk song appears to greet its travellers and guests, providing a warm and welcoming feeling. As you enter the bar of this old Inn, a sense of kinship is kindled. Whether you are just passing by and wish to linger a few minutes or so, or decide to stay for a pint of real ale, or a glass of good wine, the atmosphere is inviting. Whatever the reason for your visit, the Inn provides an interesting atmosphere, in which to relax and unwind. It also offers its travellers a place to stay for the night, with a variety of accommodation available; including rooms for bed and breakfast, a bunk house, and a camp site for tents and motor homes. All this is within a step from the rugged beauty of Dartmoor.
The origin of the name “Plume of Feathers” is interesting, its echoes of a past era can still be discerned, seemingly entwined within the age-old walls, as a reminder of its 14th century heritage. History suggests that it dates back to the Battle of Crecy, in Northern France, which took place in 1346. The battle was between an; English, Welsh and Irish army, led by King Edward III, and an army made up of soldiers from a variety of European states. One of these states was Bohemia, led by King John, who was blind. Not wishing to miss out on representing his country, John rode into battle on a chariot. The challenge of his blindness proved too much, and sadly the old King did not survive the day. The emblem of King John was the Plume of Feathers, and his valiant bravery on the day, was witnessed by Edward’s son, The Prince of Wales, also known as the Black Prince. In tribute to King John, the Prince of Wales adopted the “Plume of Feathers” emblem, an emblem which is still used to this day.
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The poem; Moments – is written as a reflection of those lives that have influenced The Inn’s mysterious and intriguing past and present

Moments
Seek, and you may find
Find, and you may weep
Weep not, in your mind`
For love in your heart, will keep

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