Rye Castle, Medieval castle in Rye, England.
The three-story sandstone structure features round towers at each corner and thick defensive walls with arrow slits throughout the building.
Built in 1249 under Henry III's reign, the fortress became part of the Cinque Ports network and protected the southern English coast from French attacks.
The castle museum displays medieval pottery collections, historical artifacts, and detailed embroidery works depicting the daily life in ancient Rye.
Visitors can access both sections of the Rye Castle Museum, with the main exhibits located in the East Street site and additional displays in Ypres Tower.
The building served multiple functions through centuries, transforming from a military fortification into a courthouse, then a prison, and later a town morgue.
Location: East Sussex
Location: Rye
Inception: 1249
Address: Gun Garden, Rye TN31 7HH
Website: http://ryemuseum.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.94980,0.73559
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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