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Historic houses · South East England

Gasson's Ruin

In or near Icklesham.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Gasson's Ruin — a historic house in South East England, United Kingdom.

Shingle habitat near the old lifeboat house - geograph.org.uk - 42396

Barry Yates — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Rye · 3.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Gasson's Ruin is a historic house located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gasson's Ruin is a historic house located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context. The site reflects the region's heritage and contributes to the understanding of local history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9235, 0.7515
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Icklesham
Postcode
TN36 4LU
Parliamentary constituency
Hastings and Rye
Nearest railway station
Rye — 3.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gasson's Ruin?
Gasson's Ruin is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN36 4LU), in the parish of Icklesham.
What is Gasson's Ruin?
Gasson's Ruin — a historic house in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gasson's Ruin?
The nearest railway station is Rye, about 3.5 km away. The nearest town is Icklesham. Drivers can use postcode TN36 4LU.
Is Gasson's Ruin a protected site?
Yes — Gasson's Ruin is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Gasson's Ruin?
The nearest railway station is Rye, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN36 4LU.