The original structure on the site dates from 1193, when it was called Maugershall after the then owner, and consisted of shops with an inn on the upper storeys. The building structures now on the site date from the late 15th century, when they were used as a traditional coaching inn, as is clear from its layout and historical documents.
The initial setup of the site began in 1193, when it was known as Maugershall under the ownership of the time, featuring shops along with an upper-floor inn. The current building structures now occupying the site date back to the late 15th century, initially serving as a traditional coaching inn, which is evident from its layout and historical documents.