Langney Priory, some of which date back to before the Norman Conquest in 1066, lies surrounded by modern housing in the East Sussex town of Eastbourne
Langney Priory, some of which date back to before the Norman Conquest in 1066, lies surrounded by modern housing in the East Sussex town of Eastbourne. It is not strictly a priory but a grange. This grange was a farm belonging to the Priory at Lewes, the present County Town of East Sussex. It is the oldest building in Eastbourne. It is currently in a very bad state of repair but has some amazing architectural features within its walls. It is a mixture of architectural periods, reflecting its history and changes in ownership. It is a Grade II listed building. Langney is recorded in the Doomsday Book as Langelie - Saxon for Long Island. Currently there are plans to transform the building and its grounds into a training hotel/BandB offering trans national work placements. It is linked to the Eco Chateau Project in France.
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Location: Langney Priory Etchingham Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex IK
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
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