Cliff Lift

The Cliff Lift, built for Margate Borough Council in 1934, is designed in Art Deco style with Egyptian influences and was refurbished in the 1990s.

The structure features concrete walls and a flat roof. It has a pylon tower integrated into the cliffs at the sides and rear, housing a lift shaft for a single car with entrances at both cliff and beach levels.

The tower stands about 30 feet tall and is 12 feet wide at the base, tapering towards the top, which has a stepped cornice. The north side facing Walpole Bay includes a tall central panel that extends from the top to the plinth, featuring five ribs. The upper section has four narrow blank openings, each with two small circular ventilation holes. The tall projecting plinth has an entrance with recessed pilasters and a rectangular panel above inscribed 'LIFT' in serif lettering.

On the west side, there are three recessed blank openings at the top, similar to those on the north side. The lower part of this side is built into the adjoining cliff and features a wide brick retaining wall with a rendered plinth.

The east side also has three recessed blank openings and is similarly integrated into the cliff, but includes an additional side entrance accessed by a staircase, likely for lift maintenance. The south or cliff elevation features an entrance with a plain entablature inscribed 'LIFT' in serif lettering, a narrow flat concrete hood, and wide entrance sides that incorporate blank panels. There is a late 20th-century shutter fronted door.