Abbeys & priories · South East England
Michelham Priory
In or near Arlington.
Michelham Priory is the site of a former Augustinian Priory in Upper Dicker, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. The surviving buildings are owned and administered by the Sussex Archaeological Socie
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick · 4.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Michelham Priory, the nearest railway station is Berwick, which is 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN27 3QS. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Michelham Priory is the site of a former Augustinian Priory in Upper Dicker, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. The surviving buildings are owned and administered by the Sussex Archaeological Society and are Grade I and Grade II listed. A T-shaped stone-built structure, the east and north wings date from the 13th century and the west wing from the 16th century. The north wing, originally the Priors Lodging, comprises three storeys with an attic and the other two wings two storeys. The roof is tiled. The whole is surrounded by a moat, enclosing an area of almost 8 acres (3.2 ha). A watermill in the grounds of the priory has been restored to working order and is open to the public.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Michelham Priory is the site of a former Augustinian Priory in Upper Dicker, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. The surviving buildings are owned and administered by the Sussex Archaeological Society and are Grade I and Grade II listed. A T-shaped stone-built structure, the east and north wings date from the 13th century and the west wing from the 16th century. The north wing, originally the Priors Lodging, comprises three storeys with an attic and the other two wings two storeys. The roof is tiled. The whole is surrounded by a moat, enclosing an area of almost 8 acres (3.2 ha). A watermill in the grounds of the priory has been restored to working order and is open to the public.
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Background
Description
The Augustinian Priory of the Holy Trinity was founded at Michelham in 1229 by Gilbert de Aquila, whose father had been a benefactor of Bayham Abbey in Kent and also had connections to Otham Abbey in East Sussex. Michelham was a daughter house of Hastings Priory. All Gilbert's lands and honours were forfeited in 1235 as punishment for his going to Normandy without licence from King Henry III. In 1278 and again in 1287, the prior was fined for exercising illegal privileges. On 26 June 1283, John de Kyrkeby renounced his election as Bishop of Rochester at Michelham Priory before John Peckham, Archbishop of Canterbury. King Edward I stayed overnight at the priory on 14 September 1302. In 1353,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8625, 0.2138
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Arlington
- Postcode
- BN27 3QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Established
- 1229
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick — 4.2 km
- Official site
- sussexpast.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Michelham Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Michelham Priory?
- Michelham Priory is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN27 3QS), in the parish of Arlington.
- What is Michelham Priory?
- Michelham Priory is the site of a former Augustinian Priory in Upper Dicker, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. The surviving buildings are owned and administered by the Sussex Archaeological Socie
- How do I get to Michelham Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN27 3QS.
- When was Michelham Priory built?
- Built or established in 1229.
- Is Michelham Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Michelham Priory is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Michelham Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN27 3QS.