Martello Tower number 3, Folkestone:: OS grid TR2436 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

TR2436 : Martello Tower number 3, Folkestone

near to Folkestone, Kent, Great Britain

Martello Tower number 3, Folkestone

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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2010

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Grid Square: TR2436, 28 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph (Fourth Visitor for TR2436)
Date Taken: Thursday, 8 April, 2010 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 8 April, 2010
Category: Martello tower (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: TR 240 366 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:5.1124N 1:11.8717E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TR 240 366
View Direction: WEST (about 270 degrees)