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Standen, Sussex

Standen is a 19th-century Arts and Crafts house near East Grinstead, Sussex. Between 1891 and 1894 architect Philip Webb, a friend of William Morris, designed the house for a prosperous London solicitor, James Beale and his family. The house is constructed in the Wealden vernacular style with sandstone quarried from the estate and locally made bricks and tiles. The interior is decorated with Morris carpets, fabrics and wallpapers, with furnishings also by Morris. It is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Mid Sussex (West Sussex).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1249027.

Place Type: Victorian House
Historic County: Sussex
Lat, Long: 51.102848,-0.016502476
Grid Reference: TQ 3896 3559
Civil Parish: East Grinstead CP
Council Area: Mid Sussex CA (West Sussex CA)
Police Area: Sussex PA

GBPN ID: 304642
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Standen,_Sussex_304642

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