Old St Helen's (ORE) Church

For the first time, the weather let us down - but not seriously. Fairly short, sharp thunderstorm over lunch (wish I'd got a photo of the garden gnome) which we had in the cemetery, a fascinating place to visit, with a lovely atmosphere and great views. Then we (the diehards) went on to the church, (http://www.rootschat.com/history/hastings/content/category/2/14/28/) as below. Last photo is of a later folly.
[Remains of Manor House, Ore Place
The remains of a sandstone and brick building, reconstructed in the Victorian period to form a folly within the grounds of Ore Place, were believed to be the remains of the medieval Manor house of Ore. Excavations revealed that the remains date to the late 16th/early 17th century, and were part of a large mansion. Medieval finds discovered in the area suggest that the medieval Manor house may have stood nearby. http://www.hastings.gov.uk/conservation/conservation_sites.aspx ]