Barley Sugar Chimney - Rye House Gatehouse - Rye House Quay, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 51° 46.265 E 000° 00.412
31U E 293495 N 5739816
A truly unique and historic chimney can be seen on the preserved Rye House Gatehouse. Dating back to the medieval period (1443) it is one of the first brick-built buildings in the country.
Waymark Code: WMBDDP
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Morn Hyland
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Originally there were five chimneys, all carved by hand making them decorative as well as practical. Rye House Gatehouse is open by arrangement including the roof space allowing visitors to see the chimney close-up to appreciate the design.

Further details can be seen on the website below.
Private or Public Property?: Public

What material is it made from?: Brick

When was it made?: 01/01/1443

Estimated Height of chimney (please include whether metres or feet): 8ft

Type of building e.g. house, hotel etc: Gatehouse

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