Robertsbridge is a village in the civil parish of Salehurst and also Robertsbridge, and also the Rother district of East Sussex, England. It is around 10 miles (16 km) north of Hastings and also 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The River Rother passes through the village. The village is believed 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 initial recorded use the name. The abbey was dissolved in 1538; however, the community flourished, as well as many of the oldest existing homes in the town day from the 14th as well as 15th centuries, including The Seven Stars Inn over Street. At Robertsbridge is the Robertsbridge Codex (1360 ), a songs manuscript of the 14th century. It consists of the earliest making it through songs written specifically for key-board. Robertsbridge railway station is on the primary railway line from Hastings to London, and also the A21 trunk road. Robertsbridge bypass opened up in 1989. Robertsbridge Community College, an expert math as well as computer system college, is the tiniest such in the region of East Sussex. The regional primary school is Salehurst Church of England Primary School. Robertsbridge cultural organizations include Robertsbridge Arts Collaboration (RAP], a Jazz Club as well as Robertsbridge Wine Club (RWC). Sports clubs include Robertsbridge Cricket Club. as well as officially Robertsbridge Rugby Football Club, yet it dissolved in the 2008-2009 period. Robertsbridge has a bonfire culture. Robertsbridge is additionally the home of the Headquarters of Grays-Nicolls, a major brand in Cricket, as well as additionally the Head office of Gilbert, among the largest brands in mostly Rugby Union, but likewise Netball. Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, a Quality II-listed church constructed in 1881, bases on the High Road. The former Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel, integrated in 1842 as well as likewise noted Quality II, is nearby. At Robertsbridge is the Bruderhof, a domestic Anabaptist neighborhood known as Darvell, who number regarding 300. They run a posting home called Plough, a production facility and institution.