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Ypres Tower is a substantial medieval fortification located in the town of Rye in East Sussex. Built in the early 14th century, likely around 1310, it formed part of Rye's defensive system and served as both a stronghold and, later, a prison. The tower is a square structure of sandstone construction, four storeys in height, with walls of considerable thickness and features typical of military architecture of its period. It remains integrated within the fragmentary remains of Rye's medieval town wall, of which several sections survive, testifying to the town's importance as a defended port settlement during the medieval period.
Ypres Tower and part of Rye Town Wall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002302. View the official record →
Ypres Tower is a substantial medieval fortification located in the town of Rye in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002302.
Ypres Tower and part of Rye Town Wall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002302.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferry Gate, Winchelsea (3.2 km), Strand Gate, Winchelsea (3.3 km), Barn and cellar in Rectory Lane (3.5 km).
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