Martello Tower No 9 is a Grade II listed building in the Folkestone and Hythe local planning authority area, England. First listed on 11 March 1975. Military fortification.
Martello Tower No 9
- WRENN ID
- odd-rampart-wax
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 11 March 1975
- Type
- Military fortification
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Martello Tower No 9 was built in 1806 as part of the coastal defenses. This circular tower is constructed of brick, with walls that are 5½ feet to 6 feet thick. Most of the cement coating has peeled off. Inside, there is a central brick pillar with vaulted arches springing from it. The ground floor contains a tile magazine, while the upper level has quarters for the garrison, divided into two rooms, along with a gun emplacement on the roof. Surrounding the tower is a ditch with ramparts lined with ashlar. The doors are located about 20 feet above the ground.
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