Buckley's Brewery
Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom · Est. 1769
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Wales Pass 139 reconciliation. Founded 1769 — BHS and Coflein date first records to 1769; the 1767 date on later signage is reputed and was not adopted. Closed following the Brains merger, but the exact final year remains UNKNOWN rather than forced to 1997 or 1998. Source: https://breweryhistory.com/wiki/index.php/Buckley%27s_Last_Days
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Brewery record taken from Tally's Wales master, Pass 139. No source URL accompanied this row.
Tally's Wales master, Pass 139 (research workbook) · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
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Common questions about Buckley's Brewery
- Is Buckley's Brewery still open?
- No. Buckley's Brewery has closed. Wales Pass 139 reconciliation. Founded 1769 — BHS and Coflein date first records to 1769; the 1767 date on later signage is reputed and was not adopted. Closed following the Brains merger, but the exact final year remains UNKNOWN rather than forced to 1997 or 1998. Source: https://breweryhistory.com/wiki/index.php/Buckley%27s_Last_Days
- When was Buckley's Brewery founded?
- Buckley's Brewery was founded in 1769 in Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom.
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