East Sussex Historic Buildings

The first property ever purchased by the National Trust, this thatched and timber-framed house dates from the 14th century, and has been altered little since then. It is a perfect example of a typical Wealden hall house.
The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, BN26 5TL

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Heritage Highlight: Excellent example of a medieval Wealden hall house

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Anne of Cleves House is a 16th-century timber-framed house in the Wealden hall style that formed part of Henry VIII's divorce settlement with Anne of Cleves. The interior of the house is filled with a variety of exhibits telling the story of the house, the heritage of Lewes, and life in the area since the 16th century.
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1JA

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The remains of a 14th-century building possibly linked to a Dominican friary stand on the eastern edge of Winchelsea. Under the roofless ruins are three vaulted chambers boasting a rare collection of late medieval carvings of ships. The cellars can be visited by regular tour.
Rectory Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, England, TN36 4EY

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Heritage Highlight: 15th-century ship graffiti

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Bull House is an attractive timber-framed building on Lewes High street, dating to the 15th century. From 1768-1774 it was the home of writer and philosopher Thomas Paine. Paine's intellectual writings helped provide the inspiration for the American Revolution.
92 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1XH

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Lamb House is an attractive 18th-century brick house that was once the home of writer Henry James and also of author EF Benson. There are mementoes from James' life and works on display. The house is surrounded by a pretty, though small, walled garden.
West Street, Rye, East Sussex, England, TN31 7ES

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Heritage Highlight: George I slept here, and Henry James later owned the house

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The simple weather-boarded country home of novelist Virginia Woolf and her husband Leonard. Displays in the house depict the life and times of Woolf and the influential literary circles she moved in. Many personal mementoes are on show in the writing room.
Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 3HF

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The first coastal fortification on this clifftop site dates to the Bronze Age, but things have changed since then! Newhaven Fort was constructed around 1860 and is the largest fortification ever built in Sussex. It was used in both World Wars and has now been transformed into an award-winning visitor attraction.
Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, England, BN9 9DS

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Polegate Windmill is a Grade II* listed tower mill on the outskirts of Polegate. The mill remained in use until 1965 and has now been fully restored to working order. It has four sails plus a fantail and has three sets of grinding wheels. There are irregular open days throughout the year, but the mill exterior can be seen at any time.
Park Croft, Polegate, East Sussex, England, BN26 5JX

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The Royal Pavilion was the creation of George, Prince of Wales, later to become the Prince Regent. 'Prinny', as he was known, was a larger than life character, given to excesses of drinking, eating, and general carrying-on. One of his excesses was the Royal Pavilion at Brighton.
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, East Sussex, England, BN1 1EE

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St john's Hospital was an almshouse established in the late 13th century to care for destitute elderly residents of Winchelsea. All that remains today is a gable wall, still standing to full height. In the fields beyond are the turf-covered remains of the medieval suburbs of the town.
Monks' Walk, Winchelsea, East Sussex, England

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Heritage Highlight: 13th-century wall

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