Martello Tower "K", Kirby Road, Walton on the Naze, Frinton and Walton - Tendring
One of 29 Martello towers originally built along the east coast 1808-12, against the threat of French invasion. Some internal alteration and problems arising from water ingress. Pre-application discussions for domestic conversion commenced May 2014. Structural investigations have been undertaken and the principles of proposed domestic conversion have been agreed with Historic England. A scheme for domestic conversion has been discussed with Historic England but has yet to be agreed and implemented.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Martello tower K and associated battery south west of Walton Mere
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1016787
- Local Planning Authority:
- Tendring
- Site Type:
- Defence > Coastal defence site
Location
- Building Name:
- Martello Tower "K"
- Street Name:
- Kirby Road
- Locality:
- Walton on the Naze
- County:
- Essex
- District / Borough:
- Tendring
- Parish:
- Frinton and Walton
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Clacton
- Region:
- East of England
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:
- Private
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1016787 and 1111504
Contact Details
Jess Tipper 01223 582769
