Ypres Tower
Description
Also referred to as Rye Castle this small tower along with Camber Castle acted as key defensive points across the access to Rye harbour when the sea lapped at the foot of the hill that Rye is on. As the sea retreated the importance of the castle waned and it subsequently served various roles, including that of the town prison - with the main tower being used for the men and a smaller tower the opposite side of the internal garden used for the women. Today it houses a small exhibition on the history of the castle, and the history of the area as the harbour silted up and retreated, as well as offering good views over the confluence of the rivers Rother and Brede from the terrace on the first floor.
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Latitude: 50.9498; Longitude: 0.735577
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Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (19/09/2021), and on time of last update (23/09/2021) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.