Museums · South East England
Polegate
Polegate — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Polegate is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Polegate is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases local history and culture, offering insights into the area's heritage. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the community's past.
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Background
History
Until the coming of the railways in the 1840s, Polegate was a small settlement within the parish of Hailsham. The Roman road from Pevensey to Lewes passed through here, and the turnpike between London and Eastbourne was developed in the 18th century; but it was the opening of the railway between Lewes and Hastings, with later branches to Eastbourne and Hailsham, that meant growth for Polegate. It became a significant junction, with a freight terminal serving both the nearby market town of Hailsham and the local brick making industry. The town grew partly to accommodate the railway employees. In the 12th century, the Premonstratensian order of monks occupied Otham Abbey in the parish, before…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8216, 0.2442
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Polegate
- Postcode
- BN26 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Official site
- www.polegate-tc.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Polegate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polegate?
- Polegate is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.8216°, 0.2442°.
- Is Polegate wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Polegate. Check ahead for specific facilities.