Michelham Priory Postcard – Moated Sussex Monastic House

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Michelham Priory Postcard – Moated Sussex Monastic House

A serene view of Michelham Priory, its mellow stone façade reflected in the still waters of England’s longest medieval moat — a rare survivor of Tudor and monastic heritage.

Measurements: approx. 5 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Nestled within encircling reeds and trees, Michelham Priory rises in quiet elegance beside its wide moat, the calm surface of the water mirroring the stone walls and red-tiled roofs. Set against a clear Sussex sky, the priory appears timeless — a haven of preservation in a pastoral landscape once shaped by monks and manor lords.

Published by Judges of Hastings, a well-regarded British postcard printer, this image captures the charm of one of Sussex’s most historically layered sites. Originally founded as an Augustinian priory in the 13th century, Michelham was later transformed into a Tudor residence following the Dissolution. Today, its interiors house heritage exhibitions and its grounds display medieval carpentry, kitchen gardens, and wartime history — all encircled by a rare surviving monastic moat.

A valuable addition for collectors of religious architecture, English heritage, or Sussex landmarks, this postcard blends photographic clarity with a strong sense of place. Michelham’s layered story — from sacred foundation to stately home — is elegantly encapsulated here.

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