Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich - Tendring

Ruined coastal artillery fortification of late C19; refortified during the two World Wars. Fabric at risk from failure of concrete, water ingress and vandalism. Monument is in split ownership. Historic England continues to liaise with Tendring District Council, private owners and interested third parties over potential new uses. New private owner in 2018 and vegetation clearance begun.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Beacon Hill Fort: a late 19th and 20th century coastal artillery fortification

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1018958

Local Planning Authority:

Tendring

Site Type:

Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

Building Name:

Beacon Hill Fort

County:

Essex

District / Borough:

Tendring

Parish:

Harwich

Parliamentary Constituency:

Harwich and North Essex

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Mixed, multiple owners

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, part in CA