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Listed Building record TR 36 NW 1032 - GUN TOWER IN THE GROUNDS OF QUEX PARK
Summary
Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1792 to 1832
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3093 6867 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
The following text is from the original listed building designation:
QUEX PARK 1. 1380 BIRCHINGTON-ON-SEA Gun Tower in the grounds of Quex Park TR 36 NW 9/290
II
2. Built circa 1812. This tower was in fact used by a previous owner of Quex Park for signalling out to sea. A circular tower of brown brick. 4 storeys. Crenellated parapet with stone coping. 4 circular or round- headed window openings, some of which are blocked. Stringcourses. Simple cambered doorcases.
Listing NGR: TR3087668294
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Record last edited
Feb 19 2008 12:26PM