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Ypres Tower is a fortified structure forming part of Rye Town Wall in East Sussex, England. Built in the late fourteenth century, the tower served a defensive function within the medieval fortifications that protected the town during the Hundred Years War. The structure is constructed of stone and brick and retains significant architectural features characteristic of its period, including crenellations and arrow slits. As one of the most substantial surviving elements of Rye's medieval defences, the tower remains an important testament to the town's strategic military importance and its status as a Cinque Port 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 fortified structure forming part of Rye Town Wall in East Sussex, England. 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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