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Layer Marney Tower
Grade I red-brick Tudor gatehouse, decorated with impressive Italianate terracotta. Intended to rival Hampton Court, with tallest Tudor gatehouse. Built by Henry, First Lord Marney, Henry VIII’s Lord Privy Seal. Effigies of Henry, First Lord Marney and his son, John, in church altered to match the house.
Tour approx 2-2½hours, £14 including tea/coffee, cakes and biscuits.
| Tour Dates 2009 | |
|---|---|
| April | Thu 2nd, 11.00 am (history) |
| May | Tue 19th, 11.00 am (history) |
| June | Mon 15th, 11.00 am (garden & history) |
| September | Thu 10th, 11.00 am (history) |
| November | Mon 2nd, 7.00 pm (lantern tour) |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
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