Rye Foreign
Rye Foreign in East Sussex Village Guide
Rye Foreign lies on the A268 and is about 3 miles (5-km) north-west of Rye. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bowler’s Town and Springfield.
Rye Foreign got its name because Rye and Winchelsea were once subject to the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy. Henry III felt that for the safety of the realm that this should change and signed a Charter of Resumption in 1247, which brought the ports back under the King’s control. However, an area outside Rye remained under the control of Abbey and this became known as Rye Foreign.
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Cinque Ports Sweep
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What's on in Rye Foreign
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St Anthony of Padua
I recently visited the Church at Rye Foreign but could not find any reference to the history of the church. … more
Attractions and Activities
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
For almost 900 years the Parish Church of Rye, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, has dominated the hill on … more
Rye Town Council
The Town Hall, which was built in 1741, was designed by Andrew Jelfe. The building is surmounted by a cupola, … more
Full Throttle Boat Charters
We offer the Rye bay RIB Safari, lasting 1/2 an hour and only £18.50pp. We fly around Rye bay and … more
Accommodation
Mermaid Cottage
Mermaid Cottage is a cosy, recently refurbished 18th century cottage situated on the historic cobbled Mermaid Street in Rye, perfect … more
The Ship Inn
In the centre of the small, charming town of Rye, the Ship is a modern take on the traditional English … more
Flushing House
This fascinating Grade II* listed house of immense historical interest was built around 1520 and boasts the original Tudor turning … more
Restaurants
Haydens Coffee Shop
Fair trade and organic tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and cakes served in a warm friendly … more
Webbe's at the Fish Café
Welcome to Webbe’s in Rye. A vibrant lively restaurant atmosphere with open plan kitchen area where you can view your … more
The Mermaid Inn
One of England’s oldest and loveliest inns, with Norman cellars dating from 1156, the Mermaid, rebuilt in 1420, offers tradition … more