Scheduled Ancient Monument: MARTELLO TOWER AT SHINGLE STREET (SF98)
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| Authority | |
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| Suffix | SF98 |
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Description
Martello Tower (Number 2), built AD 1810-1812.
On the beach. A stone plinth round the base. Rear door with drawbridge. Two chimneys (one damaged)(S1).
1981: Now a private dwelling. Whole lower painted(?) & pebble dashed, concealing stone plinth. No evidence of drawbridge or chimneys. Small circular sun room constructed on top. Interior conversion well planned to keep original features where possible.
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Sources (1)
- SSF50016 Scheduling record: English Heritage. Scheduled Ancient Monument file.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3659 4254 (63m by 59m) |
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| Map sheet | TM34SE |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 19 2012 4:28PM