Listed Building: MARTELLO TOWER NO 7 (1068920)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 737, 9, 19B
Date assigned 11 March 1975
Date last amended

Description

1. 5281 Martello Tower No 7 TR 1935 SE 9/19B II 2. Built in 1806 as part of the coast defences. Circular tower built of brick with walls 5½ ft to 6 ft thick. Host of the cement coating has peeled off. In the centre is a brick pillar with vaulted arches springing from it. On the ground floor was the magazine and above it quarters for the garrison divided into 2 rams with a gun emplacement on the roof. Ditch with ramparts lined with ashlar. Bridge. 2 chimneys. The door is about 20 ft above the ground. Listing NGR: TR1986535302

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Sources (1)

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

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 1986 3530 (point)
Map sheet TR13NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Feb 6 2024 8:54AM