Historic houses · South East England
Greyfriars, Winchelsea
In or near Icklesham.
Greyfriars, Winchelsea — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchelsea · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Greyfriars in Winchelsea, the nearest railway station is Winchelsea, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN36 4ED. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Greyfriars, Winchelsea is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Greyfriars in Winchelsea is a historical site that features a museum showcasing local history and artifacts. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the town's past and learn about its significance in the region.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Greyfriars is a country estate in Winchelsea, East Sussex, England. It contains a ruined medieval monastery and church and a 19th-century house.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A house for the Order of Friars Minor was established in Winchelsea Old Town by 1242. The friary moved to its current location in 1285, after the order purchased 28 acre from John Bone of Wickham, on the site of the new town. The friary church's chancel, constructed around 1310–1320, has also partially survived. The country house was built in 1819 by Richard Stileman in a Gothic style. It replaced an earlier lodging house on the same site. It was Grade II listed in 1987.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9218, 0.7103
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Icklesham
- Postcode
- TN36 4ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Phone
- 07918 704559
- Nearest railway station
- Winchelsea — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday from 8th April to late October 11.30am to 3.30pm
- Official site
- www.winchelsea.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5608383 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greyfriars, Winchelsea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greyfriars, Winchelsea?
- Greyfriars, Winchelsea is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN36 4ED), in the parish of Icklesham.
- What is Greyfriars, Winchelsea?
- Greyfriars, Winchelsea — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greyfriars, Winchelsea?
- The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN36 4ED.
- Is Greyfriars, Winchelsea a listed building?
- Greyfriars, Winchelsea is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Greyfriars, Winchelsea a protected site?
- Yes — Greyfriars, Winchelsea is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Greyfriars, Winchelsea?
- The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN36 4ED.