2010
TV6198 : Wish Tower - Eastbourne
taken 14 years ago, near to Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
This is 1 of 19 images, with title starting with Wish Tower in this square
Wish Tower - Eastbourne
The Wish Tower or Tower 73 is an old but restored fortified tower situated on the seafront at Eastbourne. It was built in the year 1804 as part of the coastal defences Link
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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 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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- Grid Square
- TV6198, 1480 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Paul Gillett (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 7 August, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 7 August, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TV 61349 98192 [1m precision]
WGS84: 50:45.6536N 0:17.1819E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TV 61329 98197
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
