About
Built by John Stokes, rector of Easton on the Hill from 1456 until his death in 1495, the Priest's House is one of the National Trust's smallest buildings: a two-storey stone house that probably lodged a priest to serve the parish while the rector was away. Stokes left money for a chantry priest to pray for his soul and his family, an arrangement that ended in 1545 when chantries became illegal. Inside, a small museum of local bygones tells the story of Collyweston stone slate, the hard limestone roofing slate of a local industry that has not operated since the 1950s, and reviewers also mention displays on the RAF and the Second World War. There are no staff on site: collect the key from one of the nearby keyholders listed on the notice board, and expect a short visit. The first floor, reached by a narrow circular stone staircase, is currently closed for conservation work, and the toilet is out of use.
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- Priest's House10:00to 17:00
Opening times may change at short notice.
NT's calendar lists the house open 10:00 to 17:00 every day, closed 25 and 26 December.
The house is unstaffed: collect the key from one of the nearby keyholders named on the notice board outside, and return it after your visit.
The first floor is closed for conservation works; the ground floor is open as usual. The toilet is out of use for repairs.
The first floor is reached by a circular stone staircase, unsuitable for visitors with disabilities.
Photo: The Priest's House on West Street, Easton on the Hill. Michael Dibb, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Easton_on_the_Hill_buildings_(4)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7181520.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized and cropped for display; derivatives retain the source licence.
Dogs at the location: Not allowed. Assistance dogs only.
Dog walks in the grounds: Not allowed. No grounds to walk; the property is listed as assistance dogs only.
Leads: Not applicable; pet dogs not admitted.
Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome.
PricingFreeFree for all visitors
Free entry for everyone
Entry
Free for everyone
Pricing details
The National Trust publishes no admission charge; Stamford Civic Society's page on the house says entry is free and all are welcome.
ParkingNo car park
Arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Parking details
The National Trust lists no car park at the Priest's House, which stands on West Street in the village. Easton on the Hill is 2 miles west of Stamford on the A43.
Driving pin: the building itself at 38 West Street, PE9 3LS (NT coordinate, matching Google's listing within 1 m), as there is no car park to pin.
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