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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 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
by Oast House Archive

Created: Sun, 8 Nov 2009, Updated: Thu, 19 Oct 2023


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TR1332 : Roof Detail, Martello 19 by Oast House Archive
TV6198 : Martello Tower number 73, The Wish Tower, Eastbourne by Oast House Archive
TQ6805 : Martello number 55, at Normans' Bay by Oast House Archive
TQ6401 : Martello tower no. 66, Langney Point by PAUL FARMER
TR2436 : Martello Tower #3 by N Chadwick
TQ6401 : Inside Martello Tower Number 66 by PAUL FARMER
TV6198 : Wish Tower by N Chadwick
TR2135 : Martello Tower number 4, Folkestone by Oast House Archive
TQ9418 : Martello Tower #28 by N Chadwick
TQ6805 : Martello Tower, Normans' Bay by N Chadwick
TQ6402 : Martello Tower 64 by Oast House Archive
TQ6805 : Martello Tower number 60, Pevensey Bay by PAUL FARMER
TM3236 : Martello Tower at Felixstowe Ferry by PAUL FARMER
TR1130 : Martello Tower No.23 on Dymchurch Wall by David Anstiss
TM4654 : Aldeburgh Martello Tower by Richard Croft
TQ6805 : Martello Tower N0.59 by N Chadwick
TV6198 : Wish Tower by N Chadwick
TR1029 : Martello Tower No.24 by David Anstiss
TQ6401 : Beach at Sovereign Harbour by Oast House Archive
TV6299 : Entrance to Eastbourne Redoubt by David Dixon
TR2437 : Martello Tower number 1, Folkestone by Oast House Archive
TV4898 : Martello Tower number 74, Seaford by Oast House Archive
TV6299 : The Redoubt by N Chadwick
TQ6401 : Martello Tower by N Chadwick
TQ6401 : Martello Tower number 66, Sovereign Harbour by Oast House Archive

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