Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is a village in the civil parish of Salehurst as well as Robertsbridge, and also the Rother area of East Sussex, England. It is roughly 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 town is believed to date back to 1176 when a Cistercian abbey was founded there by the Abbot, Robert de St Martin. When a market charter was granted in 1198 by Richard I to Robertsbridge (Pons Roberti in Latin) it was the first recorded use the name. The abbey was liquified in 1538; nevertheless, the community prospered, as well as a lot of the oldest existing houses in the town date from the 14th as well as 15th centuries, including The Seven Stars Inn on High Street. At Robertsbridge is the Robertsbridge Codex (1360 ), a music manuscript of the 14th century. It contains the earliest surviving songs created specifically for key-board. Robertsbridge railway station is on the main train line from Hastings to London, and also the A21 trunk roadway. Robertsbridge bypass opened up in 1989. Robertsbridge Community College, an expert mathematics as well as computer university, is the smallest such in the region of East Sussex. The local primary school is Salehurst Church of England Primary School. Robertsbridge cultural organizations include Robertsbridge Arts Partnership (RAP], a Jazz Club as well as Robertsbridge Wine Club (RWC). Sports clubs consist of Robertsbridge Cricket Club. and also officially Robertsbridge Rugby Football Club, yet it disbanded in the 2008-2009 period. Robertsbridge has a bonfire society. Robertsbridge is also the house of the Headquarters of Grays-Nicolls, a significant brand in Cricket, as well as likewise the Head office of Gilbert, among the biggest brand names in mainly Rugby Union, but likewise Netball. Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, a Quality II-listed church built in 1881, depends on the High Street. The former Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel, built in 1842 as well as likewise noted Grade II, neighbors. At Robertsbridge is the Bruderhof, a property Anabaptist area called Darvell, that number regarding 300. They run a publishing home called Plough, a manufacturing facility as well as institution.
