Martello Tower "K", Kirby Road, 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