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It is imperative that the existing listing description in the National Heritage List for 'the ruins of the former manor house' which has not been revised since 1976 is reviewed and expanded to refer to all of the historic structures within the present-day gardens rather than just a 3-line passing reference to the 'planned ruin in the public garden' | It is imperative that the existing listing description in the National Heritage List for 'the ruins of the former manor house' which has not been revised since 1976 is reviewed and expanded to refer to all of the historic structures within the present-day gardens rather than just a 3-line passing reference to the 'planned ruin in the public garden' - the remains of the Manor House (built in the 13th Century, rebuilt in the 17th and late 19th centuries) which was demolished by Bexhill Borough Council in 1968 despite having been awarded listed status by the government in 1949). | ||
Important | Important heritage assets on this historic site are not mentioned in this archaic listing description and should be - namely the Manor Barn, the attached cloister facing the rose garden, the walled garden, the linear former agricultural building in the south-east corner of the site and the BLODS hall. | ||
The whole gardens are of such importance they merit being assessed for inclusion on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. | The whole gardens are of such importance they merit being assessed for inclusion on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. | ||