Wye College, Grade I listed medieval college in Wye, Kent
The college buildings showcase medieval chantry architecture with multiple residences spread across interconnected structures spanning several centuries of construction methods.
Cardinal John Kempe established The College of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye in 1447 to provide education for local children and church services.
The institution transformed from a religious educational center into an agricultural college, specializing in rural sciences and contributing to farming advancement.
Following its closure in 2009, portions of the buildings underwent renovation and repurposing, with construction beginning in 2023 to create new housing units.
The college maintains the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, participating in scientific research and management of numerous fruit varieties.
Location: Wye
Location: Wye with Hinxhill
Inception: 1447
GPS coordinates: 51.18400,0.93893
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
Olantigh
1.7 km
All Saints’ Church, Boughton Aluph
2.5 km
Saint Christopher's Church, Boughton Lees
3.4 km
Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, Wye, Kent
94 m
Jacket's Field Long Barrow
3.5 km
Church of St Mary
2.8 km
Flying Horse Inn
3.3 km
Church of St Mary
3.7 km
The Tickled Trout
588 m
Church of St Mary
3.5 km
The New Flying Horse
147 m
The Golden Ball Public House
2.9 km
Old Post Office
3.2 km
Boughton Aluph and Eastwell War Memorial
3.3 km
Wye Library
225 m
Lees Cottage
3.3 km
Yew Trees
241 m
Stables 15 Yards North Of The Flying Horse Inn
3.3 km
Milestone, 12 Yards South Of The Old Gatehouse
2.2 km
The Latin School Wye College
35 m
Wye Bridge
628 m
Barn 5 Yards East Of Kemps Corner House
2.2 km
The Honest Miller
2.6 km
Barn With Sheds About 50 Metres West Of Court Lodge
2.8 km
Laurel Tree House
3.6 km
Milestone, Canterbury Road, opp. Church Road
3.7 km
Milestone, Canterbury Road, N of Boughton Corner
1.9 km
Milestone, Faversham Road, Boughton lees, by "Sunningdales"
3.4 kmReviews
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