Martello Tower At Tm 358 410 is a Grade II listed building in the East Suffolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 31 August 1988. Defensive tower. 1 related planning application.
Martello Tower At Tm 358 410
- WRENN ID
- standing-copper-blackthorn
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- East Suffolk
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 31 August 1988
- Type
- Defensive tower
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
This is a defensive Martello Tower, constructed circa 1810-1812 as part of a coastal defence system. It was designed by Colonel Twiss and Captain Ford. The tower is built of yellow brick with ashlar dressings. It is three stories high and has a distinctive tear-drop shape, with the narrower end facing east towards the sea. The walls are battered, meaning they slope inwards towards the top. At first-floor level, there are four window openings with cambered heads, each framed by slightly projecting ashlar surrounds featuring lugs at the top and bottom of each side. On the west side, at the same level, is a doorway with an ashlar surround and an inset ashlar ladder-slope positioned beneath the sill.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- Sale history — 1 transaction since 2020
- Related listed building consents — 1 application
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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