Listed Building: MARTELLO TOWER NO 9 (1061167)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 737, 13, 19D
Date assigned 11 March 1975
Date last amended

Description

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

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Sources (1)

  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 1902 3514 (point)
Map sheet TR13NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Feb 6 2024 8:51AM