Historic Buildings in East Sussex, England

A 16th century half-timbered house in the Wealden hall style that formed part of Henry VIII's divorce settlement with Anne of Cleves. The interior of the house is filled with a variety of exhibits telling the story of the house, the heritage of Lewes, and life in the area since the 16th century.
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1JA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: S of town centre, off A27/A275/A26
Website: Anne of Cleves House
Email: anne@sussexpast.co.uk
Phone: 01273 474 610
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OS Grid TQ412096
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18th century brick house that was once the home of writer Henry James. There are mementoes of James on display. The house is surrounded by an attractive, though small, walled garden.
West Street, Rye, East Sussex, England, TN31 7ES

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: in town centre, facing church
Website: Lamb House
Email: lambhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01580 762 334
National Trust
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OS Grid TQ921 203
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The simple weather-boarded country home of novelist Virginia Wolfe and her husband Leonard. Displays in the house depict the life and times of Wolfe and the influential literary circles she moved in. Many personal mementoes are on show in Wolfe's writing room.
Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 3HF

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 4 m E Lewes, off A275
Website: Monk's House
Email: monkshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01323 870 001
National Trust
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OS Grid TQ421 063
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The first coastal fortification on this clifftop site dates to the Bronze Age, but things have changed since then! Newhaven Fort was constructed around 1860 and is the largest fortification ever built in Sussex. It was used in both World Wars, and has now been transformed into an award-winning visitor attraction.
Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, England, BN9 9DS

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Newhaven Fort
Email: nfo@newhavenfort.org.uk
Phone: 01273 517622
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OS Grid TQ471073
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