2020
TQ6805 : Martello Tower 55
taken 4 years ago, 3 km from Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, England
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Martello Tower 55
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, 181 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Oast House Archive (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 6 September, 2020 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 11 September, 2020
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 680 053 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:49.3711N 0:23.0894E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 682 053
- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
