O2528 : Sandycove, Dublin

taken 8 years ago, near to Glasthule, Dublin, Ireland

Sandycove, Dublin
Sandycove, Dublin
The delightful beach at Sandycove LinkExternal link in south Dublin. The Martello Tower to the top right was once occupied by James Joyce and now houses a museum about him.
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 LinkExternal link

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O2528, 38 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Wednesday, 30 March, 2016   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 6 April, 2016
Geographical Context
Coastal  Historic sites and artefacts  Suburb, Urban fringe 
Place (from Tags)
Sandycove 
Primary Subject of Photo
Beach 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! O 258 281 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:17.3117N 6:6.8600W
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Irish: geotagged! O 257 280
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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Beach  Beach Scene  Martello Tower 

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