Historic houses · East of England
St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)
In or near Jaywick.
St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) — Grade I listed building in St Osyth, Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) is a historic house in Essex, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Clacton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 5.5 km away. Postcode area CO16.
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Official information
St Osyth Museum showcases the rich history of the area, featuring 116 listed buildings and structures. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the local heritage and significant personalities from St Osyth's past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Osyth's Priory, located in St Osyth, Essex, is a Grade I listed historic house that includes the Abbot's Lodging, South Wing, and the Darcy Clock Tower. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-listed Colne Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8001, 1.0751
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Phone
- 07973 523018
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea — 5.5 km
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays 12 midday to 4 pm; open from Easter Saturday until the end of October.
- Official site
- www.stosythmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538892 (CC0)
- commons: St Osyth Priory (geograph 2110534).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)?
- St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8NZ), in the parish of St Osyth.
- What is St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)?
- St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) — Grade I listed building in St Osyth, Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO16 8NZ.
- Is St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) a listed building?
- St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) a protected site?
- Yes — St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8NZ.