1. 5281 SANDGATE Martello Tower No 9 TR 13 NE 13/19D II 2. Built in 18 6 as part of the coast defences. Circular tower built of brick with walls 5½ ft to 6 ft thick. Most of the cement coating has peeled off. In the centre of each is a brick pillar with vaulted arcnes springing from it. On the ground floor was tile magazine and above it quarters for the garrison divided into 2 rooms with a gun emplacement on the roof. Ditch with ramparts lined with ashlar. The doors are about 20 ft above the ground. Listing NGR: TR1902235148