Ruins of the former friary church [Grey Friars (Winchelsea Priory)], Friars Road, Winchelsea, Icklesham - Rother

Extensive ruins to full wall height of a monastic church c1310-20, now in the grounds of a C19 mansion. Ruins have significant plant growth with decay to stonework. In 2016 a quinquennial survey was carried out and recommended various conservation works. At that time discussions took place with the owners regarding a programme of conservation works and maintenance however nothing has progressed. Since, damage from animal burrowing has occured which is causing significant damage to the buried remains, requiring immediate attention to control.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Grey Friars, Winchelsea

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1002301

Local Planning Authority:

Rother

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house

Location

Building Name:

Ruins of the former friary church [Grey Friars (Winchelsea Priory)]

Street Name:

Friars Road

Locality:

Winchelsea

County:

East Sussex

District / Borough:

Rother

Parish:

Icklesham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Hastings and Rye

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I, CA

List Entry Number(s):

1002301 and 1234450