The Seaford Museum and Heritage Society is a local history museum located at Martello Tower 74 on the Esplanade in Seaford, East Sussex. The round, two-storey structure was built between 1806 and 1810 as part of a line of defensive fortifications along the Kent and Sussex coast. Today, the museum houses a large and eclectic collection of artifacts, including maritime and domestic items, as well as archives and a museum shop.
While the Tower was used for commercial purposes during the 20th century - including a cafeteria and a roller skating rink in the moat - it was acquired by Lewes District Council in 1976. The museum was then installed in 1979. After improvements were made in 2018 to allow for step-free access, the museum is scheduled to reopen in 2026 following a renovation.
The museum serves as a hub for community activities, hosting the local model railway club and the Round Table. It provides a venue for public lectures and guided tours, and it offers schools a talk and video regarding the 1986 successful sea defence scheme involving beach reclamation.
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