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TV4898 : Martello Tower number 74, Esplanade, Seaford

near to Seaford, East Sussex, Great Britain

Martello Tower number 74, Esplanade, Seaford

Now used as the Seaford Museum. Built around 1806-1810.

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Martello Towers

Martello Towers, or 'Martellos', were small defensive forts first built in 1805 in South East England during the Napoleonic War. They were also built on the East Coast of England and around Ireland, as well as three in Scotland.

On the flat parapet roof was mounted a cannon. The round shape of the building allowed it to rotate 360°, able to defend all directions. The entrance to the tower was raised above ground level to stop easy access by the enemy. … read more Link

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2009

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Grid Square: TV4898, 69 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 22 March, 2009 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 22 March, 2009
Keywords: defensive fort, napoleonic war, martellos, artillery, museum, south coast, england
Category: Martello tower (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: TV 4846 9849 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:46.0206N 0:6.2323E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TV 4844 9853
View Direction: South-southeast (about 157 degrees)