The Ypres Tower, c1990-2010. Artist: John Critchley.

The Ypres Tower, c1990-2010. Artist: John Critchley.

2-649-535 - Historic England/Heritage Images

The Ypres Tower, Rye, East Sussex, c1990-2010. Fort built in 1250, later converted into a house in 1430 and also used as a gaol and mortuary. Rye Castle, also known as Ypres Tower, was built in 1249, in Rye, East Sussex, England, was built under orders of Henry III who gave permission as part of the defense against frequent raids by the French. Owned by English Heritage it is a Grade I listed building.


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People Information

Creator
  1. John Critchley, attributed to: (British?): Photographer
People Related
  1. King Henry III: British: King of England

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England East Sussex Rye

  1. 50 57 00 N , 000 44 00 E

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3698x4727
File Size : 51,213kb


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  1. J010118.TIF
  1. 0250004242
  1. 2-649-535
  1. 2649535
  1. J010118.TIF


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