Natural landmarks · East of England
Rye Gate
In or near Colchester.
Rye Gate — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Robert Edwards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rye Gate is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Rye Gate is a memorial commemorating the execution of Captain Sir Charles Lucas and Captain Sir George Lisle during the English Civil Wars. It features a granite obelisk with an inscription detailing the historical event that took place on August 28, 1648.
Place summary
Rye Gate is located in the East of England. It is a notable structure, distinguished by its historical significance and architectural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8927, 0.9011
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO1 1ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/367371288 (ODbL)
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Memorial to Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle
Memorial to Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rye Gate
Places to stay
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Premier Inn (Castle)
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Colchester Country Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Stockwell Arms Inn
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📷 7
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rye Gate?
- Rye Gate is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO1 1ES), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Rye Gate?
- Rye Gate — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rye Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO1 1ES.
- Is Rye Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Rye Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rye Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO1 1ES.