Martello Tower No 8
Martello Tower No 8, Sandgate
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1344156
- Date first listed:
- 11-Mar-1975
- List Entry Name:
- Martello Tower No 8
- Statutory Address:
- Martello Tower No 8, Sandgate
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1344156
- Date first listed:
- 11-Mar-1975
- List Entry Name:
- Martello Tower No 8
- Statutory Address 1:
- Martello Tower No 8, Sandgate
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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:
- Martello Tower No 8, Sandgate
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Folkestone and Hythe (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Sandgate
- National Grid Reference:
- TR 19420 35233
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 08/04/2020
TR 13 NE
13/19C
SANDGATE
Martello Tower No 8
II
Built in 1806 as part of the coast defences. Circular tower built of brick with walls 5' 1/2 ft to 6 ft thick. In the centre is a brick pillar with vaulted arches springing from it. On the ground floor was the magazine and above it quarters for the garrison divided into two rooms with a gun emplacement on the roof. Ditch with ramparts lined with ashlar. The ditch has been filled up on the north side. Door about 2 ft above the ground.
Listing NGR: TR1942035233
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 175414
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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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