The Landgate

About

The sole survivor of Rye's four original fortified town gates, built around 1340 with an upper storey added around 1380, Grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The twin drum towers still show their portcullis grooves, and a clock was added in 1862. It is viewed from outside only; there is no interior access.

Highlights

• ✓The only one of Rye's original four town gates still standing
• ✓Twin drum towers with visible portcullis grooves
• ✓A working entrance to the old town since c.1340
• ✓Grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument

Tips

• →Exterior only; there is no public interior access.
• →It's the natural starting point for the old-town heritage walk from the station.
• →Traffic still passes through the arch, so mind the road when photographing it.

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