Martello Tower number 2, Folkestone © Oast House Archive cc-by-sa/2.0

TR2336 : Martello Tower number 2, Folkestone

taken 11 years ago, near to Folkestone, Kent, Great Britain

Martello Tower number 2, 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.

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: TR2336, 742 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 8 April, 2010 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 8 April, 2010
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Defence, Military
Primary Subject of Photo: Tower
Category: Martello tower (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: TR 239 369 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:5.3028N 1:11.8163E
Camera Location: OSGB36: TR 240 370
View Direction: West-southwest (about 247 degrees)