Tower 15 in 1998

Tower 15 in 1998

Also on the Hythe Ranges with Tower 14, Tower 15 had a 'D' painted on it,1 although this appears to have worn off. Fort Sutherland originally stood between 15 and Tower 16.

Standing further into the range danger area than Tower 14, the tower appears to be in a similar condition to its neighbour. The upper half of the brickwork is exposed where the outer skin of yellow brick has fallen off, although the general condition is reasonable.

The tower is currently empty, and the importance of the Hythe Ranges to the Ministry of Defence means that access and public use of Towers 14 and 15 is highly unlikely in the foreseeable future.

References

  1. Mead, Commander Hilary, R.N. The Martello Towers of England (part 2) The Mariner's Mirror Vol.34 No.4 October 1948