2013
TQ6805 : Martello Tower number 60, Pevensey Bay
taken 13 years ago, 3 km from Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Martello Tower number in this square
Martello Tower number 60, Pevensey Bay
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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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
- TQ6805, 189 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- PAUL FARMER (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 11 August, 2013 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 24 August, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 6807 0530 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:49.3711N 0:23.0894E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 6803 0529
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
