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Michelham Priory

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A rare fortified monastery founded by the Augustinan order in 1229. The site was moated and a gate tower added in the late 13th or early 14th century, probably in anticipation of a French attack. There is a reconstructed Physic Garden in the grounds, and a reconstruction of a cloister garden.

The monastery was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 16th century, at which time the monastic church was destroyed, but the remainder of the monastic buildings were transformed into a comfortable residence. The house later became a farmhouse until it was restored in the 20th century.
Upper Dicker, Near Hailsham, East Sussex, England, BN27 3QS

About Michelham Priory
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: 2 m W of Hailsham
Website: Michelham Priory
Email: adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk
Phone: 01323 844224
Historic Houses Association
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OS TQ557 094
Photo Credit: Vernon Dunhill, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence

Heritage Highlight: 13th century gatehouse tower
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The Stable - 2.6 miles from Michelham Priory Hailsham, East Sussex Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £190

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Barn Owls - 7.8 miles from Michelham Priory Newhaven, East Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £185

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Boship Farm Hotel - 1.4 miles from Michelham Priory Hailsham, East Sussex Stay from: £49.50

Travelodge Hellingly Eastbourne - 2 miles from Michelham Priory Hailsham, East Sussex Stay from: £25.00

The Corn Exchange - 2.1 miles from Michelham Priory Hailsham, East Sussex Stay from: £35.00

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The Roebuck Inn - 4 miles from Michelham Priory Laughton, East Sussex From: £40.00

Ocklynge Manor - 6.3 miles from Michelham Priory Eastbourne, East Sussex From: £90.00

Camelot Lodge Hotel - 6.7 miles from Michelham Priory Eastbourne, East Sussex From: £30.00

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