Martello Tower is a Grade II listed building in the Tendring local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 July 1986. Defensive structure.

Martello Tower

WRENN ID
open-bracket-scarlet
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Tendring
Country
England
Date first listed
4 July 1986
Type
Defensive structure
Source
Historic England listing

Description

TM 01 NE ST OWE COLNE WAY, POINT CLEAR

5/151 Martello Tower

II

Martello Tower. Circa 1808-1812. Gault brick. Stone parapet and drain, stone plaque under. 3 windows at half height visible with stone surrounds and keystones, the fourth probably concealed by C20 toilet block. Door at half height, stone surround, segmental head. Stone chute under. 2 C20 doors to base of tower. Recently used Asia restaurant and now with cafe addition to right of door but still basically intact. One of the Clacton Defence Towers q.v.11/11. The Martello Tower at Beacon Hill, Point Clear has been demolished.

Listing NGR: TM0830615687

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