Normanhurst Court, Manor house in Catsfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom
The French Chateau-style mansion featured two entrance lodges and an octagonal water tower in the South-West corner of the property.
Thomas Brassey, a major railway builder, initiated the construction of Normanhurst Court, which was completed after his death in 1870.
The interior contained notable portraits by Walter Goodman depicting Lord Brassey, Lady Anna Brassey, their children, and Thomas Brassey senior.
The estate extended across 3,400 acres and included multiple farmhouses before its demolition in 1951 to make way for a caravan park.
During both World Wars, the property served different functions: first as a military hospital, then as a girls' school, and later as a POW camp.
GPS coordinates: 50.90960,0.43310
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:12
Battle Abbey
3.8 km
Ashburnham Place
2.3 km
The Ash Tree Inn
3.5 km
The Parish Church of St Laurence, Catsfield
2.4 km
The Parish Church of St Michael
2.3 km
Church of St John
3.7 km
Parish Church of St Peter
2.3 km
Catsfield Methodist Church
1.9 km
The Parish Church of St Mary
2.8 km
Battle Museum of Local History
3.7 km
Tower House
1.4 km
The Ten Sixty Six Inn
3.7 km
The White Hart Public House
1.8 km
The Pilgrims Rest Restaurant
3.7 km
High Knowle
2.5 km
The Former Stables at Ashburnham Place
2.3 km
Suttons
3.5 km
The Gatehouse, Battle Abbey
3.8 km
Henley Down Farmhouse
3.4 km
The Bridge Between The Lakes At Ashburnham Place
2.1 km
Broomham
1.6 km
The Stocks And Whipping-Post
2.6 km
Northlands
3.5 km
South Lodge
2 km
Chequers
2.1 km
2 And 3, High Street
3.7 km
Little Beech Farmhouse
1.2 km
The Almonry
3.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes