TR1935 : Martello Tower number 8, Folkestone
taken 12 years ago, near to Sandgate, Kent, Great Britain
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Martello Tower number 8, Folkestone
Converted to a dwelling. A roof has been added to the top to create additional accommodation.
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.
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
- TR1935, 102 images (more nearby
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- Photographer
- Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 11 July, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 11 July, 2010
- Geographical Context
- Primary Subject of Photo
- Category
- Martello tower (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TR 194 352 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:4.4659N 1:7.8435E - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
TR 194 352
- View Direction
- South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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