Wings Place, Tudor manor house in Ditchling, England
Wings Place is a Tudor manor house on West Street in Ditchling, East Sussex, built with a timber frame, decorative gables, an oriel window, and brick detailing across three stories. It is listed as a Grade I building, placing it among the most protected historic structures in England.
The property dates back to Norman times and was originally part of Ditchling Manor. In the 16th century it passed into royal hands when Henry VIII granted it following his divorce from Anne of Cleves.
The Browne family used part of the house as a public library in the 1700s, while the upper floors were opened for Catholic services. This made the building a gathering point for the local community in ways that went beyond its role as a private home.
The house sits on West Street and is easy to find on foot from the center of Ditchling village. It is a private residence, so only the exterior can be seen, and the best view comes from the pavement directly in front.
Although the house is often called Anne of Cleves House, the queen never actually lived there. The name comes from her ownership of the property on paper, not from any personal connection to the place.
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