TR1332 : Roof Detail, Martello 19
taken 12 years ago, near to West Hythe, Kent, Great Britain

One of 74 Martello Towers built along the South Coast. The roof and south side have collapsed and some brick remains are scattered on the beach.
Being on the beach next to the Hythe Ranges, it is only accessible during non firing times.
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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- TR1332, 28 images (more nearby
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- Photographer
- Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 11 July, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 12 July, 2010
- Geographical Context
- Primary Subject of Photo
- Category
- Martello tower (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TR 139 329 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:3.3405N 1:3.0577E - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
TR 139 328
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)



