Approached through an impressive gateway, Michelham Priory is set in beautiful grounds and is surrounded by England's longest medieval water-filled moat. The property dates back to 1229 when the Priory was founded by Augustinian canons. The Priory remained a religious house until the Dissolution in 1537. The property went through a number of transformations and building developments, becoming a working farm and comfortable family home. The Priory and its grounds were given to the Sussex Archaeological Society in 1959.
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The Collection is housed at Michelham Priory which is open to the general public from the beginning of March to the end of October. Visits to the reserve collections are welcome by appointment.
Artworks
The Gatehouse and Moat at Michelham Priory, East Sussex unknown artist
Michelham Priory
William Lambe of Wilmington unknown artist
Michelham Priory
Michelham Priory with Moat, East Sussex (South Aspect of Michelham)Arthur Hayward (1889–1962)
Michelham Priory
Michelham Priory with Moat, East SussexArthur Hayward (1889–1962)
Michelham Priory
Red Oxen of SussexDorothy Elder (active 20th C)
Michelham Priory
Horses at Wilmington, East Sussex (Priory Farmyard)Joseph Harold Swanwick (1866–1929)
Michelham Priory
Michelham Priory and Gatehouse, East SussexA. Gardiner
Michelham Priory
Artists
Dorothy Elder
unknown artist
A. Gardiner
Arthur Hayward (1889–1962)
Joseph Harold Swanwick (1866–1929)
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