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Rye House Gatehouse

Rye House Gatehouse

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Rye House Gatehouse

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Location: Stanstead Abbots, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

June 22, 2020

Hiking

Rye House Gatehouse was built to project power, prestige and wealth. One of the first brick houses in the country, it boasts outstanding detail and decoration. Built in 1443, the impressive structure is Grade I-listed.

Isaac Kenyon

May 17, 2020

Hiking

This was one of the first brick buildings in England and was built in 1443.

Isaac Kenyon

May 21, 2020

Road cycling

Great place to have a snack/drink take in one of the first brick-built houses in the country

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