2010

TR2135 : Martello Tower number 4, Folkestone

taken 14 years ago, near to Sandgate, Kent, England

Martello Tower number 4, Folkestone
Martello Tower number 4, Folkestone
A moated Martello on top of Radnor Cliff at end of Cliff Road. Now heavily cover in Ivy.
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 and some in the Channel Islands.

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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This photo is linked from: Articles: · Martello Towers Automatic Clusters: · Radnor Cliff [15] · Sandgate Point [11] ·
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TR2135, 224 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oast House Archive   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 18 July, 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 19 July, 2010
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TR 211 353 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:4.5018N 1:9.3194E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TR 211 353
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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