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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals Β· South East England

Otham Abbey

In or near Arlington.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Otham Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

Otteham Court Lane, Polegate - geograph.org.uk - 1557678

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Polegate Β· 1.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Otham Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom β€” the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1101. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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From the Wikipedia article

Otham Abbey was a medieval monastic house in Polegate, East Sussex, England.

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Background

History

Otham Abbey was founded about 1180 by Ralph de Dene as the Abbey of St. Mary and St. Laurence. Ralph donated his land and chapel of Otham, together with other lands and rents, to establish a house of Premonstratensian canons. Other grants of lands and rents were to follow from other donors. However, owing to the bleak and unhealthy location of Otham, it was decided to transfer the house some time shortly after 1208 to join a new monastery built at Bayham, in the north of the county, by Sir Robert de Turnham. Otham was retained as a grange and chapel. After a period of leasing out the land for farming, the establishment was finally dissolved in 1526. The site is now occupied by the Grade II…

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Coordinates
50.8297, 0.2520
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Polegate
Postcode
BN26 6QS
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Established
1101
Nearest railway station
Polegate β€” 1 km

Sources

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Abbeys & priories Β· South East England

Otham Abbey

Otham Abbey β€” abbey in Polegate, Wealden, England, UK.

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Polegate

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Old Trough Drinking Fountain

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Old War Memorial

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Polegate Windmill

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Where to eat & stay near Otham Abbey

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· South East England

The Homestead

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Campsites Β· South East England

Bramley Park Camping

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Mortimer Gardens, Wannock, Polegate - geograph.org.uk - 892863πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Bramley Park Camping - Check In

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Campsites Β· South East England

Bramley Park Camping

Bramley Park Camping β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ bramleyparkcamping.com
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Campsites Β· South East England

Little Downash

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Free↗ littledownash.co.uk
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Hotels Β· South East England

Chalk Farm Hotel

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The George Hotel

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Eight Bells Inn

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Rainbow

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Lamb Inn

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Otham Abbey?
Otham Abbey is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 6QS), in the parish of Polegate.
What is Otham Abbey?
Otham Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Otham Abbey?
The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN26 6QS.
When was Otham Abbey built?
Built or established in 1101.
How do I get to Otham Abbey?
The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 6QS.