Martello Tower 30

Local nameMartello Tower 30
LocationRye, East Sussex, UK

Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts.

They stand up to 40 feet high and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15–25 men. Their round structure and thick walls of solid masonry made them resistant to cannon fire, while their height made them an ideal platform for a single heavy artillery piece, mounted on the flat roof and able to traverse, and hence fire, over a complete 360° circle. A few towers had moats or other batteries and works attached for extra defence.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martello_tower

Address 12 New Winchelsea Road, Rye TN31 7TA, United Kingdom

Coordinates 50°56'46.947" N 0°43'45.872" E

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