Fortification
Remains of a Direction Finding (D/F) tower, Ventnor Y-station
A historic defensive structure or fortification.
This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 11 years.
Contemporary Listing
Recently listed, reflecting evolving appreciation for buildings of different ages and styles, including 20th-century architecture.
Building Type
Fortification
Listed Since
26 October 2015
List Entry
1427450
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Nearby Listed Buildings
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)