Priest House, Independent museum in West Hoathly, England
The Priest House features traditional Tudor architecture with exposed timber framing, stone flooring, and original wooden beams throughout its two-story structure.
Built around 1500 as an estate office for Lewes Priory, the building went through several royal owners including Henry VIII before Thomas Browne added fireplaces and floors.
The museum displays a collection of 17th and 18th-century country furniture alongside domestic items that represent daily life in historical Sussex.
The resident curator provides guided tours of the Grade II* listed building, explaining the architectural elements and historical significance of each room.
Visitors can examine authentic witch marks carved into wooden beams and doorframes, reflecting 17th-century protective practices against supernatural forces.
Location: West Hoathly
Inception: 15 century
Website: https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/the-priest-house
GPS coordinates: 51.07570,-0.05651
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:51
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