Martello Tower No. 28, Rye Harbour, Icklesham - Rother

Martello tower built 1806. Situated on the edge of a caravan park. The preservation of archaeological and historical significance will be the main consideration in assessing the suitability of proposals to convert Martello towers for residential use. Historic England is working with the owner of the site to try and achieve a sustainable solution to the long-term conservation of the Martello.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Martello tower no 28 at Rye Harbour

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1017353

Local Planning Authority:

Rother

Site Type:

Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

Building Name:

Martello Tower No. 28

Locality:

Rye Harbour

County:

East Sussex

District / Borough:

Rother

Parish:

Icklesham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Hastings and Rye

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

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):

1017353 and 1234372