Redoubt, Main Road, Harwich - Tendring

Built in1808, the Redoubt is a fort on high ground overlooking the ancient port of Harwich. Constructed as a chain of defences against the threat of a Napoleonic invasion. A survey identified excess dampness tracking into the central part of the fort through constructional defects largely in the brickwork. Some of the brickwork at high level on the outer defences are loose and there is extensive and damaging organic growth behind it. Historic England Repairs Grant and National Lottery Heritage funding awarded for pilot repair and project development is underway.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

REDOUBT

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1187916

Local Planning Authority:

Tendring

Site Type:

Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

Building Name:

Redoubt

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:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

B

Ownership:

Charity (heritage)

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, SM