Alfriston Clergy House
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Overview
Built by a yeoman farmer in 1350, this rare Wealden timber-framed hall-house was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust, who bought it for £10 in 1896. The idyllic thatched property has delightful views across the River Cuckmere and a beautiful cottage garden teeming with wildlife. Despite its name it was not actually lived in by the clergy but rented out as a source of income for the church. A visit here embraces 650 years of English history, taking you back to the time when King Edward III was the ruling monarch. The sparseness of the medieval dining hall with its chalk and sour milk floor is a contrast to the sumptuously planted cottage garden and orchard, with their abundant fruits and flowers. There is an on-site shop selling souvenirs and ice creams but no toilets or tea room. These can be found in the very pleasant village of Alfriston. Please telephone or check website for details of special events running throughout the year.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Opening days vary throughout year, please see website for details
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.
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