The Half Crown, Inverkeithing
| The Half Crown | |
|---|---|
The Half Crown, 2015. | |
| Location | High Street, [Inverkeithing] |
| Coordinates | 56°01′49″N 3°23′52″W / 56.03023°N 3.39782°W |
| Built | Circa 1670 - 1680 |
Listed Building – Category C(S) | |
| Designated | 19/12/1979 |
| Part of | 34, 36, 38, 40 HIGH STREET |
| Reference no. | LB35098 |
Shown in Fife | |
The Half Crown is a public house in Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland. The building dates from 1670 - 1680, and is notable as the former residence of Samuel Greig.[1] The building was formerly the Royal Hotel.[2]
History
Circa 1670 to 1680, the building housing the Half Crown was constructed.[1]
In the early 18th century, Samuel Greig lived his early life in the building.[3] In 1763, Russia requested Britain for officers to help in the remodelling of naval armaments. Greig was sent and would become known as the 'father of the Russian Navy'; serving in the Seven Years' War, Russo-Turkish War and Russo-Swedish War. He was awarded the Order of St George by Catherine the Great, and received a state funeral after his death in 1788.[4] A commemorative plaque to him graces the wall of the pub.[5]
The building was formerly used as The Royal Hotel, which incorporated much of 34 - 40 High Street.[2]
The interior features a well, first mentioned in plans from the 19th century, which has been converted into a coffee table.[1]
Photographs
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The Half Crown Samuel Grieg plaque.
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The Half Crown pub as part of 34 - 40 High St.
References
- ^ a b c "34, 36, 38, 40 HIGH STREET (LB35098)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Archived from the original on 2024-12-01. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ a b "Inverkeithing, 34-40 High Str... | Place | trove.scot". www.trove.scot. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ "DUNFERMLINE EUROWALK – EuroWalks". Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ "Significant Scots - Sir Samuel Greig". electricscotland.com. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ "TH Inverkeithing". www.gairney.plus.com. Retrieved 2026-02-19.