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TQ6401 : Martello Tower near Langney Point

near to Sovereign Harbour, East Sussex, Great Britain

Martello Tower near Langney Point

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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2012

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Grid Square: TQ6401, 191 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Nigel Chadwick (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 19 August, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 14 November, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Defence, Military
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 6437 0121 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:47.2298N 0:19.8305E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 6426 0126
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)