2014

TV6198 : Martello Tower number 73, The Wish Tower, Eastbourne

taken 10 years ago, near to Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Martello Tower number 73, The Wish Tower, Eastbourne
Martello Tower number 73, The Wish Tower, Eastbourne
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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Geographical Context: Defence, Military
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Eastbourne [999] · Wish Tower [93] Title Clusters: · Martello Tower number 73, The Wish Tower, Eastbourne [6] ·
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TV6198, 1480 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oast House Archive   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 14 June, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 21 June, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TV 613 982 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:45.6690N 0:17.1665E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TV 613 982
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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