Martello Tower number 9, Folkestone:: OS grid TR1935 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

TR1935 : Martello Tower number 9, Folkestone

near to Sandgate, Kent, Great Britain

Martello Tower number 9, Folkestone

Unusually this moated Martello is set back from the sea, strategically positioned high up on the hill.

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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2010

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Grid Square: TR1935, 52 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 11 July, 2010 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 11 July, 2010
Category: Martello tower (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: TR 190 351 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:4.4318N 1:7.5071E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TR 190 351
View Direction: EAST (about 90 degrees)