Natural landmarks · South East England
Worth School
Worth School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Worth School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Worth School is located in South-East England. It is an independent Roman Catholic school established in the 20th century, known for its distinctive architecture and extensive grounds. The school combines educational excellence with a strong emphasis on faith and community values.
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Background
History
In 1617 the Benedictine community of English and Welsh monks that had founded Downside School in Douai established a preparatory school to educate the younger pupils. At the time, both schools were located in France due to the severe penal laws in England imposed against Catholics. This way, English Catholics were able to send their children to study across the channel. After an incident with French revolutionaries in 1790, the school had to move back to England, where laws against Catholics had become more flexible. After several years in Acton Burnell, the monks finally settled in Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, in 1814; this is the current location of Downside School. In 1933 the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0935, -0.1190
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Turners Hill
- Postcode
- RH10 4SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Established
- 1617
- Official site
- www.worthschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1589734 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Worth School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worth School?
- Worth School is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH10 4SE), in the parish of Turners Hill.
- When was Worth School built?
- Built or established in 1617.
- Is Worth School free to visit?
- Yes, Worth School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worth School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RH10 4SE. It sits within the East Grinstead and Uckfield parliamentary constituency.