Wings Place, Tudor manor house in Ditchling, England
Wings Place is a Tudor manor house in Ditchling featuring timber frame construction, decorative gables, an oriel window, and brick details across its three stories. The building contains five bedrooms and demonstrates the careful craftsmanship typical of its period.
The property originated in 1095 as part of Ditchling Garden Manor and later became connected to King Henry VIII, who granted it after his divorce from Anne of Cleves.
The Browne family opened sections of this residence as a public library during the 1700s, while the upper floors hosted Catholic services for the local community. This dual purpose shows how the building served multiple needs of those who lived nearby.
The building stands prominently on West Street and is easy to spot, though it remains a private residence following extensive restoration work in 1936. As a Grade I listed structure, visitors can view it from outside but should remember it is a private home not open for interior tours.
Despite being known as Anne of Cleves House, historical records show that the divorced queen never actually lived in this Tudor residence. The name connection stems from ownership and administrative ties rather than her personal residence there.
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