Discover Alone, back to main map

Balbriggan Martello Tower

Martello tower

What do you know about this place?

What you write will be public.

What is recorded here

Martello tower, c.1805, on a circular plan with tapered profile. ROOF: Parapet no longer exists, with only corbelled brackets remaining to platform. WALLS: Coursed limestone, some roughcast render survives; projcting limestone corbelled brackets. OPENINGS: Small square headed window openings with stone lintel above. Square headed door opening, blocked up opening.

The story behind this place

ROOF: Parapet no longer exists, with only corbelled brackets remaining to platform.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11305009

This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Jonjobaker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Kieran Campbell, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

More historic places in County Dublin · All of County Dublin

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,118,478 places to discover