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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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Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3QS England

adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk

01323 844224

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.