Ye Olde Salutation Inn Salutation Inn The present House was Built C. 1240 on the site of hte 13th Century Ale House known as the "Archangel Gabriel Salute the Virgin Mary". During the first Civil War 1642-1646 part of the House was used as Recruiting Rooms for both Factions. The Original still existing Cave System was probably a Saxon Farm, later used for Servants, Accommodation and Brewing.