Martello Tower No. 64, Eastbourne - Eastbourne
Martello tower, 1806. On the beach with a housing development nearby. The preservation of archaeological and historical significance will be the main consideration in assessing the suitability of proposals to convert Martello towers for residential use. Historic England is working with the owner to find a sustainable conservation solution for the Martello.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Martello tower no 64 at the Crumbles, 1.3km north east of Langney Point
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1017355
- Local Planning Authority:
- Eastbourne
- Site Type:
- Defence > Coastal defence site
Location
- Building Name:
- Martello Tower No. 64
- Locality:
- Eastbourne
- County:
- East Sussex
- District / Borough:
- Eastbourne
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Eastbourne
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1017355 and 1043661
Contact Details
Rebecca Lambert 0207 973 3700
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England