Martello Tower No. 9, Shorncliffe Camp, Hythe / Sandgate - Folkestone and Hythe

Martello tower, 1806. Derelict, disposed by Ministry of Defence to private owner. 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.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Martello tower no 9, Sandgate, Folkestone

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1017226

Local Planning Authority:

Folkestone and Hythe

Site Type:

Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

Building Name:

Martello Tower No. 9

County:

Kent

District / Borough:

Folkestone and Hythe

Parish:

Hythe / Sandgate

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

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number(s):

1017226 and 1061167