The Gibraltar Tower, Heathfield Park
THE GIBRALTAR TOWER, HEATHFIELD PARK, BATTLE ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1194199
- Date first listed:
- 30-Aug-1966
- List Entry Name:
- The Gibraltar Tower, Heathfield Park
- Statutory Address:
- THE GIBRALTAR TOWER, HEATHFIELD PARK, BATTLE ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1194199
- Date first listed:
- 30-Aug-1966
- List Entry Name:
- The Gibraltar Tower, Heathfield Park
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE GIBRALTAR TOWER, HEATHFIELD PARK, BATTLE ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE GIBRALTAR TOWER, HEATHFIELD PARK, BATTLE ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- East Sussex
- District:
- Wealden (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Heathfield and Waldron
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 58790 21394
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 19/12/2012
TQ 52 SE 3/792D
30.8.66
5208
HEATHFIELD
BATTLE ROAD
The Gibraltar Tower
Heathfield Park
II*
Originally called Heathfield Tower. Ornamental tower of 3 storeys erected
by Francis Newbery in 1792-3 to commemorate the successful defence of Gibraltar
by General Lord Heathfield from 1779 to 1782. Possibly designed by John
Crunden. Ashlar. The ground floor is octagonal and has 8 coved and pointed
recesses, of which the heads are now filled with weather-boarding. Cornice
above ground floor. The upper portions of the tower are round. The first
floor has 4 pointed windows (now filled with weather-boarding), and 4 round
recesses containing quatrefoil ornamentation. Stringcourse above first
floor. The top storey has 4 round windows (now filled with weather-boarding),
and above machicolation, a cornice and blocking course. The interior comprises
a circular staircase and 3 rooms originally decorated with views of Gibraltar,
since removed.
Listing NGR: TQ5879021394
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 295189
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 14 East Sussex,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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