Description

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TR 13 NE
13/19C

SANDGATE
Martello Tower No 8

II
Built in 1806 as part of the coast defences. Circular tower built of brick with walls 5' 1/2 ft to 6 ft thick. 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 two rooms with a gun emplacement on the roof. Ditch with ramparts lined with ashlar. The ditch has been filled up on the north side. Door about 2 ft above the ground.

Listing NGR: TR1942035233

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26627905

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock