WATCH TOWER
WATCH TOWER (37526)
- Easting
- 323187
- Northing
- 464869
Customs house now workshop, built circa 1849. Pebbles laid in chevrons, red sandstone dressings; graduated slate roof. Central archway with 2-storey, 1-bay boathouse wing on left and small square tower on right.
- Period
- Post-Medieval (1540 - 1901)
- Period comments
Built 1840|Late 20th Century
- The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known
- 1967|1840
- The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known
- 2000|1840
- Monument Type - Broad
- WORKSHOP|BOAT HOUSE|CUSTOM HOUSE
- Monument Type - Narrow
- Monument Description
- Evidence Type - Broad
- Evidence Type - Narrow
- Evidence Description
- Object Type - Broad
- Object Type - Narrow
- Object Description
- Height OD (m)
- How accessible is the feature?
- Easily accessible - no restrictions, Accessible on foot (footpath), Vehicular access, Accessible on foot (no footpath)
- Accessibility comments
Other records:
- NRHE Number
- 1553742
- NT HBSMR Number
- Unknown
- HER Event Number
- Unknown
- External Link
- None
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- Date of survey
- 16th July, 2017
- Feature located?
- Yes
- State of the tide
- Mid
- Proximity to coast edge
- Coastal processes
- Active sea erosion
- Is there a coastal defence?
- Yes
- Other threats?
- Visitor erosion, Structural damage/decay, Water erosion (e.g. stream, etc)
- If other, please specify
- How visible are the remains? ABOVE GROUND
- Highly visible (substantial remains)
- How visible are the remains in the face of the cliff, ridge or dune? IN SECTION
- Not applicable
- Do you know if the feature is?
- Is well known, Is well visited, Has local associations/history
- What actions (if any) would you recommend for this feature?
- Do you have any other comments?
Recorded by Faiqa and Jane.
Photos
Watch tower by MClement
Watch House by MClement
description of the building by MClement
