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Monument record TR 13 SE 14 - Martello Tower No. 10
Summary
A Georgian in date Martello tower, number 10, which was built in 1805 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 169 344 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 38 (D Bennett) (OS Card Reference). SKE43679.
<2> Martello Towers 1972 87 (S Sutcliffe) (OS Card Reference). SKE46558.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1816, Ordnance Survey First Series map 1:63360 Sheet 4 (Map). SKE54568.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Mar 1 2024 12:02PM