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Martello Tower (No 15)

A Grade II Listed Building in Hythe, Kent

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.0622 / 51°3'44"N

Longitude: 1.07 / 1°4'12"E

OS Eastings: 615214

OS Northings: 133694

OS Grid: TR152336

Mapcode National: GBR V0S.7CR

Mapcode Global: FRA F649.SSS

Plus Code: 9F33336C+V2

Entry Name: Martello Tower (No 15)

Listing Date: 21 December 1973

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1068964

English Heritage Legacy ID: 175168

ID on this website: 101068964

Location: Pennypot, Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, CT21

County: Kent

District: Folkestone and Hythe

Civil Parish: Hythe

Built-Up Area: Hythe

Traditional County: Kent

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent

Description


This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 28 August 2024 to amend details in the description and to reformat the text to current standards

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THE RANGES
Martello Tower (No 15)

II

Erected in 1806 as part of the coastal defence system against an invasion from Napoleonic France. Skin of Flemish bond facing brick set flush with the masonry coping and door surrounds in place of the usual rendered finish. The walls are 5½ to 6 ft thick. It is built around a centre column 5 ft thick and consists of two storeys with a flat roof as a gun platform.

Listing NGR: TR1521433694

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