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but closed by 1960, and The Bell was renamed The Black Bull in the 19th century before closing in the 1970s. In
Kneesworth, Yuva restaurant ( was the Red Lion) lies near the crossroads on the Old North Road and occupies a 17th-century building that was still a farmhouse in 1795. At the corner, the 19th-century pub The Rose occupied a prominent position before being sold in April 1992. A former pub The Hoops was converted into a club in around 1910.
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since at least the 15th century. The present building consists of a chancel, aisled and clerestoried nave with south porch and south chapel, and west tower. The present building dates largely from the 14th century, but incorporates some stonework of an earlier building. The west tower dates from the
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