Robertsbridge is a town in the civil parish of Salehurst as well as Robertsbridge, and also the Rother area of East Sussex, England. It is approximately 10 miles (16 kilometres) north of Hastings and also 13 miles (21 kilometres) south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The River Rother passes through the town. The village is thought to go back to 1176 when a Cistercian abbey was founded there by the Abbot, Robert de St Martin. When a market charter was provided in 1198 by Richard I to Robertsbridge (Pons Roberti in Latin) it was the first recorded use the name. The abbey was dissolved in 1538; nonetheless, the community grew, and a lot of the oldest existing homes in the town date from the 14th as well as 15th centuries, consisting of The Seven Stars Inn on High Street. At Robertsbridge is the Robertsbridge Codex (1360 ), a songs manuscript of the 14th century. It consists of the earliest enduring music composed particularly for key-board. Robertsbridge railway station gets on the primary railway line from Hastings to London, as well as the A21 trunk roadway. Robertsbridge bypass opened in 1989. Robertsbridge Community College, an expert math and computer university, is the tiniest such in the region of East Sussex. The neighborhood primary school is Salehurst Church of England Primary School. Robertsbridge social companies include Robertsbridge Arts Partnership (RAP], a Jazz Club and Robertsbridge Wine Club (RWC). Sports clubs include Robertsbridge Cricket Club. and formally Robertsbridge Rugby Football Club, yet it disbanded in the 2008-2009 season. Robertsbridge has a bonfire culture. Robertsbridge is likewise the house of the Headquarters of Grays-Nicolls, a major brand in Cricket, and additionally the Head office of Gilbert, among the biggest brands in predominantly Rugby Union, however also Netball. Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, a Quality II-listed chapel integrated in 1881, depends on the High Road. The previous Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel, constructed in 1842 as well as also noted Grade II, is nearby. At Robertsbridge is the Bruderhof, a property Anabaptist community referred to as Darvell, that number regarding 300. They run a publishing residence called Plough, a production facility and also college.