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Martello tower A and associated battery at Stone Point is a Napoleonic coastal defence structure dating from the early nineteenth century. The tower forms part of the Essex sequence of Martello towers constructed between 1808 and 1812 as a response to the threat of French invasion during the Napoleonic Wars. The battery comprises gun emplacements positioned to provide mutual defence of the Essex coast in conjunction with the circular masonry tower. These structures represent a significant example of early nineteenth-century military engineering and reflect the strategic importance placed upon coastal fortification during this period of national security concern.
Martello tower A and associated battery, Stone Point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017052. View the official record →
Martello tower A and associated battery at Stone Point is a Napoleonic coastal defence structure dating from the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017052.
Martello tower A and associated battery, Stone Point is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017052.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tudor blockhouse 300m south of Mersea Stone (1.2 km), Remains of St Osyth's Priory including the ruinous sections of a mid-C16 mansion (3.8 km), Remains of St Peter's Church, 460m south of Church Farm (5.3 km).
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