2010

TR2436 : Martello Tower number 3, Folkestone

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

Martello Tower number 3, Folkestone
Martello Tower number 3, Folkestone
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: Historic sites and artefacts Defence, Military Primary Subject: Tower Category: Martello tower other tags: Martello Tower Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TR2436, 70 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oast House Archive   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 8 April, 2010   (more nearby)
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Thursday, 8 April, 2010
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TR 240 366 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:5.1124N 1:11.8717E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TR 240 366
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