Gibraltar Tower, Heathfield Park, Heathfield, Heathfield and Waldron - Wealden

Ornamental tower within grade II registered Heathfield Park. Has been subject to repeated heritage crime leading to loss of windows, staircase and internal decorative scheme. This, combined with deteriorating roof covering, means that the building is not wind or watertight and continues to decline. Heritage crime prevention measures are in place. The Tower requires a full condition survey to understand the extent and costs of conservation work required. A temporary roof covering is needed as priority. Early stage discussions about a future use for the building are on-going.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE GIBRALTAR TOWER, HEATHFIELD PARK

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1194199

Local Planning Authority:

Wealden

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Commemorative monument

Location

Building Name:

Gibraltar Tower

County:

East Sussex

District / Borough:

Wealden

Parish:

Heathfield and Waldron

Parliamentary Constituency:

Sussex Weald

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade II