Newtimber Place, Grade I listed building in Mid Sussex, United Kingdom
Newtimber Place is a flint and brick house with a Horsham stone roof surrounded by a moat. Dating from the late 1500s with additions in the 1600s, it features a grand staircase from around 1680 and eighteenth-century wall paintings in an Etruscan style within the hall.
Construction likely began with the Bellingham family in the late 1500s and was substantially enlarged in the 1600s. The Newtimber region appears in records from the 900s when King Edgar granted land to Wulfric the thegn, and the territory changed hands among various noble families for centuries.
The name Newtimber links to families who shaped the village over centuries through their residence and land ownership. The buildings and grounds show how rural life was organized, with dovecotes and stables still visible today.
Visitors can explore the house only through guided tours lasting about 30 minutes, as self-guided visits are not permitted. The rooms are compact, with solid stone floors and original features, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
The moat is fed by natural springs and reaches widths up to 50 feet (15 meters) in some areas, making it unusually large for medieval protection. The house sits on a D-shaped island within the moat itself, creating a rare architectural arrangement.
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