Coastal artillery defence structures on the Isle of Grain, including the Artillery Tower (Grain Tower), Isle of Grain - Medway (UA)
19th and 20th century gun emplacements and related structures, and artillery tower of 1855 with C20 additions. The tower is abandoned and surrounded by the sea at high tide. All structures suffer from vandalism and decaying fabric.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Coastal artillery defences on the Isle of Grain, immediately east and south east of Grain village
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1019955
- Local Planning Authority:
- Medway (UA)
- Site Type:
- Defence > Coastal defence site
Location
- Building Name:
- Coastal artillery defence structures on the Isle of Grain
- Unitary Authority:
- Medway (UA)
- Parish:
- Isle of Grain
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Rochester and Strood
- 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:
- Mixed, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1019955 and 1204520
Contact Details
Rebecca Lambert 0207 973 3630
