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Martello tower F, Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars in the early nineteenth century. The tower forms part of the chain of Martello towers built along the Essex coast between 1808 and 1812 to provide protection against potential French invasion. Like other examples of this type, it is a circular brick structure of modest height, designed to mount a gun on its roof and accommodate a small garrison. The tower has been designated as a scheduled monument in recognition of its historical importance as evidence of early nineteenth-century military engineering and coastal defence strategy.
Martello tower F, Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016555. View the official record →
Martello tower F, Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars in the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016555.
Martello tower F, Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea 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 1016555.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower E, 300m south west of junction of Marine Parade West and Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea (0.8 km), Martello tower D, 450m SSW of the Club House, Clacton Golf Course (1.5 km), Lion Point decoy 810m south east of Cockett Wick Farm (3.5 km).
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