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Spaniards Inn

All accuracy disputesBuildings and structures completed in 1585Buildings and structures in HampsteadGrade II listed buildings in the London Borough of BarnetGrade II listed pubs in London
Pubs in the London Borough of Barnet
The Spaniards Inn (geograph 1784360) (cropped)
The Spaniards Inn (geograph 1784360) (cropped)

The Spaniards Inn is a historic pub on Spaniards Road between Hampstead and Highgate in London, England. It lies on the edge of Hampstead Heath near Kenwood House. It is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the 16th century.

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Spaniards Inn
Spaniards Road, London Hampstead Garden Suburb (London Borough of Barnet)

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N 51.57 ° E -0.174 °
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Spaniards Road
NW3 7JJ London, Hampstead Garden Suburb (London Borough of Barnet)
England, United Kingdom
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Heath House, London
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