Venue Type & Location
Overview
The fine Elizabethan flint and Caen stone house with decorative red brick features is located in the tranquil countryside of the South Downs 2.5 miles E of Lewes near the main road along the S coast. There is no trace of the original medieval residence, presumably on the same site.
The E range of the courtyard where the great hall was located was converted to the main entrance during Georgian renovations. The original entrance range was on the W side.
Performance History
A possible performance venue. Trumpeters probably patronized by Herbert Morley were paid at Hastings in 1642--3.
Current Status
History of the Venue
12th c. Manor granted to Richard Waleys I.
1462 Acquired by Nicholas Morley via marriage with Joan Waleys, co-heiress of Sir John Waleys.
ca. 1569 New residence built by William Morley replacing the medieval manor house.
1679 Acquired by the Trevor family via the marriage of Elizabeth, 2nd wife and widow of William Morley, to John Trevor.
1755--60 E range repaired and converted to the main entrance by Richard Trevor, Bishop of Durham. The great hall on the ground floor was completely remodelled in Georgian style. Sash windows replaced most of the original windows on the N and W facades. 3-sided bay built to the right of the chimney on the N range. New stable range built.
1824 John Trevor, 3rd Viscount Hampden, bequeathed the estate to a remote relative, Henry Otway Brand.
early 20th c. W range and part of the N range adapted for use by tenants.
1940 The Brand family returned to live at Glynde.
Record Source
REED Sussex 27
Patrons who owned this venue
| Name | Date | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Morley, Herbert | 1616-1667 |
Bibliographic Sources
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