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Martello tower no 64 at the Crumbles is a defensive fortification built during the Napoleonic Wars, constructed as part of the coastal defence network established along the Sussex coast between 1804 and 1812. The tower is a circular brick structure typical of Martello towers, designed to provide artillery defence against potential French invasion during the early nineteenth century. Located near Langney Point, the tower formed one of a chain of similar fortifications that extended along the English coast, with its position allowing surveillance and defensive control of the local shoreline and approaches to the River Cuckmere estuary.
Martello tower no 64 at the Crumbles, 1.3km north east of Langney Point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017355. View the official record →
Martello tower no 64 at the Crumbles is a defensive fortification built during the Napoleonic Wars, constructed as part of the coastal defence network established along the Sussex coast between 1804 and 1812. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017355.
Martello tower no 64 at the Crumbles, 1.3km north east of Langney 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 1017355.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Wish Tower: martello tower no 73 (5.2 km), Bowl barrow west of Paradise Plantation (6.7 km), Bowl barrow and adjacent double bowl barrow E of Pashley (6.8 km).
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