The Rope Walk, Sandwich
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The Rope Walk, Sandwich
Image: © Marathon Taken: 12 Jan 2014
The Rope Walk follows the old town defences of Sandwich, first built in 1384. The Rope Walk is so named as this is where rope makers used to lay out their ropes on this long straight stretch.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.273277
Longitude
1.336819