Camber Castle
Henry VIII’s Camber Castle lies within the nature reserve between Rye and Winchelsea.
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- History
During the past 700 years the Rye Harbour coastline has changed dramatically and the new flatland was threatened by invasion during three periods: Tudor, Napoleonic and the Second World War, and the military buildings constructed mark the ancient shorelines: Camber Castle (500 years ago), Martello Towers (200 years ago) and Blockhouses (75 years ago). The sea defences have been developed and strengthened during the last two hundred years, but as sea levels rise, the land and its habitats will come under threat from flooding.
In this section
Pillboxes
There are many World War Two pillboxes hidden in and around the nature reserve.
The Martello Tower
This is one of ten Martello Towers built more than 200 years ago on the coast to defend against the threat of invasion during the Napoleonic Wars.
Flight Lieutenant Harry R Hamilton
Flight Lieutenant Harry R Hamilton died on 29th August 1940 when the Hurricane he was flying crashed near Camber Castle.
