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A brief journey into the rich history of Ashburnham Place which today is a gift for many.
Brothers John and William Ashburnham recovered the Estate and rebuilt St Peter’s Church in 1665 as a “thank offering to God” before they rebuilt their home on the current location, previously it was located on the West Lawn.
The account book of King Charles I
John Ashburnham the Cavalier
The White Room now known as the Fernery
William Ashburnham
In the greater stability of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, members of the family enjoyed the lavish lifestyle of the aristocracy.
Ashburnham Place was one of their homes, and great sums of money were spent in making it fashionable.
Bertram 4th Earl of Ashburnham
The John Ashburnham Room
Painted portrait of Lady Catherine
God spoke to John through the book of Haggai, to tell him of His plans for Ashburnham Place.
“The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the LORD Almighty. The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house”, says the LORD Almighty. “And in this place I will grant peace”, declares the LORD Almighty
– Haggai 2:8-9
Lady Catherine in her carriage to the stables now known as House 2
Wedding of Revd John Bickersteth to Miss Marlis Kindlimann – 1961
Aerial photograph Ashburnham Place
The Ashburnham Christian Trust now welcomes tens of thousands of guests each year, and is home to a community drawn from around the world.
“It is our prayer that all who come here will experience the peace and love of God and find Ashburnham Place to be a place of blessing.“
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Ashburnham Christian Trust
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Battle
East Sussex
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