Martello Tower No. 4, The Leas, Folkestone - Folkestone and Hythe

A good example of a Martello tower but now derelict and situated in the grounds of a private house. Tower is used in part for an art installation but a long term sustainable use is not agreed and repair of fabric and removal of obscuring vegetation is necessary.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Martello tower no 4, Cliff Road, Folkestone

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1019148

Local Planning Authority:

Folkestone and Hythe

Site Type:

Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

Building Name:

Martello Tower No. 4

Street Name:

The Leas

County:

Kent

District / Borough:

Folkestone and Hythe

Parish:

Folkestone

Parliamentary Constituency:

Folkestone and Hythe

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private