Sackville College, Jacobean almshouse in East Grinstead, England
The sandstone building surrounds an internal quadrangle with mullioned windows, featuring a hammerbeam roof in the main dining hall and traditional Sussex architectural elements.
Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset, established the college in 1609 with £1,000 and an annual rent charge of £330 to provide housing for impoverished individuals.
The Victorian-era warden Dr John Mason Neale composed numerous religious hymns in his study, including Good King Wenceslas and Jerusalem the Golden.
The college welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday between mid-June and mid-September, with guided tours available from 14:00 to 17:00.
A wooden chair in the main hall has seated both King Charles II and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother during their respective visits to the college.
Location: East Grinstead
Phone: +441342323414
Website: https://sackvillecollege.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.12450,-0.00410
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:30
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