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This ancient monument was built in 1329 when Edward the Third supplied grants for fortifying the town. It is the only survivor of the four gates which were built at the time.
An 18th century house which was home to Henry James from 1898 to 1916. He wrote many of his novels in a garden house which was unfortunately destroyed in a WWII air raid in 1940.
Located near the carpark at Rye Harbour, this Martello Tower is one of the 25 survivors of the original 70 structures built in fear and protection against French invasion.
Formerly Prospect House and Aubrey Cottage, the two properties were joined by Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones and renamed North End House. Later, Sir Roderick Jones and his wife Enid Bagnold added Gothic House to the property.
A quaint 16th century, timber-framed house featuring a medieval kitchen, Tudor garden, Lambert watercolours and Sussex pottery. Although the property once belonged to Anne of Cleves, it is uncertain whether she ever lived here.
Remains of the Cluniac Priory of St. Pancras founded by William de Warenne.
Erected in 1802, this black smock windmill is a landmark which acts as a beacon pointing visitors towards Rottingdean. The mill was operated last in the 1880s and now peacefully overlooks the Rottingdean Golf Course. The Rottingdean Windmill is open to the public monthly on every third Sunday.