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Clayton, West Sussex

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A small downland village, Clayton lies astride an old Roman road. The little Saxon church of St John the Baptist boasts some very early wall paintings, which are probably the work of monks from St Pancras Priory at Lewes. The paintings have been variously dated from 1080 to 1140, making them some of the earliest surviving examples in England.

The paintings above the chancel arch are particularly rich and ornate. Two historic mills dominate the skyline above Clayton. These two mills are generally referred to as Jack and Jill. Jack, the larger, was built as a tower mill about 1866. It is now a private residence. Jill, a post mill, is smaller than Jack, but older, built about 1821 at Brighton. It was later moved to Clayton, and is now open to visitors, who can watch corn being freshly ground.

Near Clayton is a historic railroad tunnel, one of the largest built during the 1840s railroad boom in Victorian Britain. Above one end of the tunnel is Tunnel House, a mock Tudor dwelling built as a residence for the tunnel keeper.
Clayton, West Sussex, England

About Clayton
Attraction Type: Village
Location: About 4 miles north of Chichester, off the B2141
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Nearest Attractions Ditchling Museum - 1.8 miles (Museum) Saddlescombe Farm - 2.3 miles (Countryside) Stanmer Rural Museum - 2.8 miles (Museum) Preston Manor - 4.8 miles (Historic House) Henfield Museum - 5.3 miles (Museum) Seaford Museum of Local History - 6 miles (Museum) The Regency Town House - 6 miles (Museum) Royal Pavilion - 6.2 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Ditchling - 1.8 miles away Poynings - 2.5 miles away Brighton - 4.8 miles away Henfield - 5.4 miles away Hove - 5.6 miles away Upper Beeding - 6.7 miles away Haywards Heath - 6.8 miles away Cowfold - 7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Blossoms Cottage - 3.3 miles from Clayton Albourne, West Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £290

The Pilstyes - 7.9 miles from Clayton Lindfield, West Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £600

Kilcolgan Bungalow 1 - 8.3 miles from Clayton Rottingdean, East Sussex Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £600

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Nearest Hotels

Vinyard Lodge - 1.7 miles from Clayton Hurstpierpoint, East Sussex Stay from: £62.00

Wickwoods Country Club - 3 miles from Clayton Albourne, West Sussex Stay from: £95.00

Hickstead Hotel - 4.2 miles from Clayton Bolney, West Sussex Stay from: £39.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

No1 The Laurels B&B - 5.2 miles from Clayton Henfield, East Sussex From: £25.00

Lansdowne Guest House - 5.8 miles from Clayton Brighton, East Sussex From: £65.00

Seafield House - 5.9 miles from Clayton Hove, East Sussex From: £70.00

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Burgess Hill
Tourist Information Centre
Burgess Hill Town Council
96 Church Walk
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
England
RH15 9AS
Tel: 01444 238 202
Fax: 01444 233 707
Email: touristinformation@burgesshill.gov.uk
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