Crown Rayleigh

The Crown Inn, Rayleigh is mentioned in regard to Thomas Spitty and wife Mary of Rettendon in the following Essex Record Office documents :-

D/DC/23/548 :-
25 May 1716 Conveyance (Lease for a year)
Tho. Spittey of Rettendon, gent., &w. Mary, to Thomas Which of Lincolns Inn, gent.
A messuage called " The Crown", in occupation of Thomas Kansell, adj. Pyes Lane, in Rayleigh.

D/DB T437 :-
20 September 1717 Deed of Trust (Lease for 99 years)
Thomas Sprittey of Rettendon, gentleman, and wife, Mary "The Crowne Inn" in Rayleigh, now or late in occupation of Thomas Hansell.