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Sackville College
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Sackville College is a Jacobean almshouse in the town of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1609 with money left by Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset. Throughout its history it
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
About
Sackville College is a Jacobean almshouse in the town of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1609 with money left by Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset. Throughout its history it has provided sheltered accommodation for the elderly.
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Official information
Sackville College is a historic Jacobean almshouse located in East Grinstead, West Sussex. Visitors can explore its beautiful architecture and learn about its history through guided tours that showcase various rooms, including the Great Hall and Chapel.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sackville College is a Jacobean almshouse in the town of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1609 with money left by Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset. Throughout its history it has provided sheltered accommodation for the elderly.
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Background
History
Robert Sackville left £1,000 for the building and a rent charge of £330, for the endowment of a 'hospital or college' for twenty-one poor men and ten poor women, to be under the patronage and government of his heirs. This may have been an imitation of Emanuel College, Westminster, founded by his aunt, Anne Fiennes, Lady Dacre. The building of the almshouse known as 'Sackville College for the Poor' at East Grinstead was commenced about 1616 by the executors, his brother-in-law, Lord William Howard, and Sir George Rivers of Chafford. It was occupied before 1622. Most of the Sackville lands were soon alienated by the founder's son, and the buyers refused to acknowledge the estate's liability…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1246, -0.0041
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- East Grinstead
- Postcode
- RH19 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Phone
- 01342 323 414
- Established
- 1609
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead — 1 km
- Opening
- Friday & Saturday 2pm–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.sackvillecollege.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Sackville College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sackville College?
- Sackville College is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH19 3BX), in the parish of East Grinstead.
- What is Sackville College?
- Sackville College is a Jacobean almshouse in the town of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1609 with money left by Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset. Throughout its history it
- How do I get to Sackville College?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH19 3BX.
- When was Sackville College built?
- Built or established in 1609.
- Who owns Sackville College?
- Sackville College is owned by | landlord =.
- Is Sackville College a protected site?
- Yes — Sackville College is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sackville College?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH19 3BX.