TR 13 SE 2 - Martello Tower No. 13 - Historic Environment Record

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Building record TR 13 SE 2 - Martello Tower No. 13

Summary

A Geogian in date Martello tower, number 13, which was built in 1805 as part of the coastal defence system against an invasion from Napoleonic France. It is situated on the sea front at the western end of West Parade, Hythe. The tower was radically altered in its conversion to a dwelling house in around 1928. The exterior is painted white and with its large picture windows and surrounding wall (in matching white) it is almost unrecognisable as a Martello tower. The building was used as an observation post during World War II and by 1972 had been altered once more when it reverted to use as a private residence.

Location

Grid reference	TR 1588 3400 (point) FCE
Map sheet	TR13SE
County	KENT
District	FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish	HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT

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<1> OS 6" 1961 (OS Card Reference). SKE48369.

<2> F1 CFW 18-APR-1962 (OS Card Reference). SKE42622.

<2> 1962, OS Card / NAR index entry, F1 CFW 18-APR-1962 (Unpublished document). SWX23581.

<3> Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 38 (D Bennett) (OS Card Reference). SKE43679.

<3> Bennett, D., 1977, A Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945, p38 (Monograph). SKE7811.

<4> Martello Towers 1972 88 (S Sutcliffe) (OS Card Reference). SKE46560.

<4> Sutcliffe, S., 1972, Martello Towers, p88 (Monograph). SKE7818.

<5> Field report for monument TR 13 SE 2 - April, 1962 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5369.

<5> R. M. Telling, 1997, English Martello Towers: A Concise Guide, p33; Plate 6 (Monograph). SWX23570.

<6> Field report for monument TR 13 SE 2 - April, 1962 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5369.

<6> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912, 1908/1:2500 (Map). SWX11833.

<7> English Heritage Alternative Action Report (Unspecified Type). SWX23567.

<7> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947, 1946/1:2500 (Map). Ske12644.

<8> Ordnance Survey, 2009, OS MasterMap, 2009/MasterMap (Cartographic materials). SWX15710.

Sources/Archives (14)

<1> SKE48369 OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1961.
<2> SKE42622 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 18-APR-1962.
<2> SWX23581 Unpublished document: 1962. OS Card / NAR index entry. F1 CFW 18-APR-1962.
<3> SKE43679 OS Card Reference: Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 38 (D Bennett).
<3> SKE7811 Monograph: Bennett, D.. 1977. A Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945. p38.
<4> SKE46560 OS Card Reference: Martello Towers 1972 88 (S Sutcliffe).
<4> SKE7818 Monograph: Sutcliffe, S.. 1972. Martello Towers. p88.
<5> SKE5369 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 13 SE 2 - April, 1962.
<5> SWX23570 Monograph: R. M. Telling. 1997. English Martello Towers: A Concise Guide. p33; Plate 6.
<6> SKE5369 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 13 SE 2 - April, 1962.
<6> SWX11833 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500. 1908/1:2500.
<7>XY SKE12644 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947. 1946/1:2500. [Mapped feature: #41752 Martello tower, ]
<7> SWX23567 (No record type): English Heritage Alternative Action Report.
<8> SWX15710 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 2009. OS MasterMap. 2009/MasterMap.

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10072)
Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)

Record last edited

Dec 3 2021 12:06PM