Where is Sexey's Hospital?

Sexey's Hospital is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA10 0AA), in the parish of Bruton.

How do I get to Sexey's Hospital?

The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA10 0AA.

Who owns Sexey's Hospital?

Sexey's Hospital is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.

Is Sexey's Hospital a listed building?

Sexey's Hospital is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Is Sexey's Hospital free to visit?

Yes, Sexey's Hospital is free to enter.

How do I get to Sexey's Hospital?

The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA10 0AA.

Historic houses · South West England

Sexey's Hospital

In or near Milton Clevedon.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Sexey's Hospital — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Narrow Crown Barton, Bruton, Somerset - geograph.org.uk - 7319213 — Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Bruton · 0.5 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Sexey's Hospital, the nearest railway station is Bruton, located 0.5 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is BA10 0AA.

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Sexey's Hospital 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

Bruton Museum showcases the history of the Saxon town of Bruton in Somerset, including its medieval significance as an ecclesiastical center. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring local history, artworks by WWII refugees, and personal artifacts like John Steinbeck's writing desk.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

Hugh Sexey's Hospital in Bruton, Somerset, England was built around 1630 as almshouses. The West Wing and chapel have been designated as a Grade I listed building. The East Wing and gateway are grade II listed. Hugh Sexey (1556–1619), was a local landowner. By the age of 43 he had been appointed Royal auditor of the Exchequer to King James I. After his death the trustees of his will established Sexey's Hospital in Bruton as an institution to care for the elderly. A trust of 1638 set out the role of the hospital in caring for 12 poor men and women. This later rose to 18 people, and it provided a school for 12 boys, and staff comprised a governor, a schoolmaster, and a nurse. By 1812 this had risen to 20; 10 men and 10 women and in 1902 there were 15 residents. In 2025 there were 27 residents.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 51.1119, -2.4550
District: Somerset
Parish: Bruton
Postcode: BA10 0AA
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
Phone: 01749 812 294
Established: 1630
Nearest railway station: Bruton — 0.5 km
Opening: Monday – Friday 11.00am – 1.00pm; Saturday 11.00am – 3.00pm
Official site: www.brutonmuseum.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7458558 (CC0)
wikipedia: Sexey's Hospital (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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