English Heritage sites near Brookland Parish
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
4 miles from Brookland Parish
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
CAMBER CASTLE
5 miles from Brookland Parish
Enjoy a guided tour around this historic castle built by Henry VIII. Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea. The ruin of an unaltered artillery fort designed to guard the port of Rye.
DYMCHURCH MARTELLO TOWER
8 miles from Brookland Parish
This is one of a chain of ingeniously designed artillery towers built around the south and east coasts of England from 1805 to protect against the threat of invasion by Napoleon.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
15 miles from Brookland Parish
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
18 miles from Brookland Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
ST JOHN'S COMMANDERY
20 miles from Brookland Parish
The flint-walled 13th-century chapel and hall of a 'Commandery' of Knights Hospitallers, later converted into a farmhouse.
Churches in Brookland Parish
St Augustine, BROOKLAND
High Street
Brookland
01797 343977
Sung evesong on 2nd Sunday of month at 6.30pm
Tues eve communion ( alternate Tuesdays) Check www.themarshchurches.org.uk
Pubs in Brookland Parish
Royal Oak
The Royal Oak, an Elizabeth building of 1570 was constructed adjacent to the unusual St Augustine’s church as a dwelling for the parish clerk and sexton. It remained as such until the 18th century when Jacob Ferriss was granted a licence “...
Woolpack Inn
Beacon Lane, Brookland, TN29 9TJ
(01797) 344321
woolpackinnbrookland.co.uk