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Rye House, Hertfordshire

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Rye House, Hertfordshire — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Rye House with Gatehouse in background - geograph.org.uk - 106439

Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Rye House, Hertfordshire is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Rye House in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire is a former fortified manor house, located in what is now the Lee Valley Regional Park. The 15th-century gatehouse is the surviving part of the structure and is a Grade I listed building. The site is a scheduled monument. The house gave its name to the Rye House Plot of 1683, an alleged plan to assassinate Charles II of England and his brother James.

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Background

History

The ownership of Rye House was very stable over four centuries; but the fabric gradually ran down, and the buildings diminished.

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Coordinates
51.7711, 0.0070
County
Hertfordshire
District
Broxbourne
Parish
Broxbourne, unparished area
Postcode
EN11 0GR
Parliamentary constituency
Broxbourne
Official site
www.rspb.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rye House, Hertfordshire?
Rye House, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN11 0GR), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.
Is Rye House, Hertfordshire a listed building?
Rye House, Hertfordshire is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Rye House, Hertfordshire?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EN11 0GR. It sits within the Broxbourne parliamentary constituency.