2007
C6638 : Martello Tower, Magilligan Point
taken 17 years ago, near to Greencastle, Co Donegal, Ireland
Martello Tower, Magilligan Point
The Martello Tower Link
at Magilligan Point which celebrated its 200th anniversary on the 7th July 2012.
at Magilligan Point which celebrated its 200th anniversary on the 7th July 2012.
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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- C6638, 56 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rossographer (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 13 October, 2007 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 14 October, 2007
- Subject Location
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Irish:
C 660 388 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:11.5400N 6:57.8018W - Camera Location
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Irish: C 660 388
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
