The Grey Tower is a Grade II listed building in the Wealden local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 October 1979. Martello tower. 1 related planning application.
The Grey Tower
- WRENN ID
- swift-glass-marsh
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Wealden
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 19 October 1979
- Type
- Martello tower
- Address
- The Grey Tower, Pevensey, BN24 6DP
- OS grid reference
- TQ 650 030
- Coordinates
- 50.80369, 0.34151
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Grey Tower is a Martello Tower No 62, built in 1806 as a coastal defense. It is a circular structure made of red brick, with walls that are 5 and a half to 6 feet thick. The exterior was originally coated with cement, which has mostly peeled off over time. Inside, there is a central brick pillar with vaulted arches. The ground floor contained a magazine that had no entrance from this level. Above, there were quarters for the garrison, divided into two rooms with two round-headed windows. The only entrance to the building is located about 20 feet above ground level. During the last war, a concrete pill box was added to the roof. The tower has since been converted into a dwelling, with modern windows inserted.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- Sale history — 1 transaction since 2023
- Related listed building consents — 1 application
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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