It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TR 13 SE 8 - Site of Martello Tower No. 11
Summary
A post mediaeval Martello tower, number 11, which was built in 1806 as part of the coastal defence system against an invasion from Napoleonic France. It was demolished later in the 19th century when the Marine Parade promenade was constructed.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1649 3422 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ordnance Survey, 1816, Ordnance Survey First Series map 1:63360 Sheet 4 (Map). SKE54568.
<1> R1 MSG 12-MAR-1962 (OS Card Reference). SKE48935.
<2> F1 CFW 18-APR-1963 (OS Card Reference). SKE42623.
<3> Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 38 (D Bennett) (OS Card Reference). SKE43679.
<4> Martello Towers 1972 87 (S Sutcliffe) (OS Card Reference). SKE46558.
<5> Field report for monument TR 13 SE 8 - April, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5375.
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SKE54568 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1816. Ordnance Survey First Series map 1:63360 Sheet 4.
- <1> SKE48935 OS Card Reference: R1 MSG 12-MAR-1962.
- <2> SKE42623 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 18-APR-1963.
- <3>XY SKE43679 OS Card Reference: Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 38 (D Bennett). [Mapped feature: #41802 Martello tower, ]
- <4> SKE46558 OS Card Reference: Martello Towers 1972 87 (S Sutcliffe).
- <5> SKE5375 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 13 SE 8 - April, 1963.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Dec 3 2021 2:38PM