Buddle Inn, Niton
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Situated on the southern most tip of the Isle of Wight at Niton, is an old smuggler's haunt called the Buddle Inn. This area of the Island was notorious for smuggling.
The buliding dates back to 1550 and was originally 2 farm cottages. Due to it's secluded location near to the coast, it became a refuge for smugglers who would carry their booty up from the shore and hide it in and around the village.
The Buddle became an un-licenced ale house and was also frequented by the revenue men (but never at the same time as the smugglers!). A lantern was placed in a window which acted as a signal to the smugglers to show 'the coast was clear'. It was granted it's first licence in 1850.
The buliding dates back to 1550 and was originally 2 farm cottages. Due to it's secluded location near to the coast, it became a refuge for smugglers who would carry their booty up from the shore and hide it in and around the village.
The Buddle became an un-licenced ale house and was also frequented by the revenue men (but never at the same time as the smugglers!). A lantern was placed in a window which acted as a signal to the smugglers to show 'the coast was clear'. It was granted it's first licence in 1850.
