Hythe Ferry and Hythe Pier Railway red plaque

This red commemorative plaque records: Hythe Ferry & Pier Railway. An ancient ferry crossing , first recorded in 1575; accessed since 1922 by the oldest pier railway in continuous service in the world Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.

Hythe Ferry has served as a crucial crossing point since at least 1575, linking Hythe with Appledore across the River Rother. The Hythe Pier Railway, established in 1904 and operational continuously since 1922, is the oldest pier railway of its kind worldwide, facilitating access to the ferry and preserving a unique piece of transport history.