Martello Tower No 6 is a Grade II listed building in the Folkestone and Hythe local planning authority area, England. First listed on 11 March 1975. Military tower.

Martello Tower No 6

WRENN ID: dreaming-basalt-harvest
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Folkestone and Hythe
Country: England
Date first listed: 11 March 1975
Type: Military tower
Source: Historic England listing

Description

5281 Martello Tower No 6 TR 2035 SW 8/19A II 2. Built in 1806 as part of the coast defences. Circular tower built of brick with walls 5½ ft to 6 ft thick. Most of the cement coating has worn off. In the centre is a brick pillar with vaulted arches springing from it. On the ground floor was the magazine and above it quarters for the garrison divided into 2 rooms with a gun emplacement in the roof. Ditch with ramparts lined with brick. Dilapidated drawbridge. 1 chimney. The door is about 6 ft above the ground.

Listing NGR: TR2023035374

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