Martello Tower No. 28, Rye Harbour, Icklesham - Rother
Martello tower built 1806. Situated on the edge of a caravan park. The preservation of archaeological and historical significance will be the main consideration in assessing the suitability of proposals to convert Martello towers for residential use. Historic England is working with the owner of the site to try and achieve a sustainable solution to the long-term conservation of the Martello.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Martello tower no 28 at Rye Harbour
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1017353
- Local Planning Authority:
- Rother
- Site Type:
- Defence > Coastal defence site
Location
- Building Name:
- Martello Tower No. 28
- Locality:
- Rye Harbour
- County:
- East Sussex
- District / Borough:
- Rother
- Parish:
- Icklesham
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Hastings and Rye
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1017353 and 1234372
Contact Details
Rebecca Lambert 0207 973 3630
