Listed building or place reference: MN0184 Historic site reference Property Watchtower Road name La Coupe Point Parish St. Martin LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Anglo-Jersey military structure Statement of significance Rare example of early 19th century watchtower. Context n/a External Description On the highest point of the headland is a small watchtower built in the early 19th century and used by the Royal Navy as a lookout post during the Napoleonic wars. It is sturdily constructed of mixed stone rubble - mostly slate and conglomerate - with a circular plan and domed top in brick. There is doorway facing out to sea and 3 tiny windows - all dressed in brick. The internal space only allows for a single standing person. The seaward face of the watchtower is whitewashed and a later metal navigation marker has been inserted through the dome - this does not form part of the listing. Internal Description n/a Special interest Architectural,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size 2017-01-24 Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 857 KB 2013-02-23 ILAP Notices Schedule Listed Building 866 KB Back to search results
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