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Balbriggan Martello Tower

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Balbriggan Martello Tower
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One word in the official record changes the whole story. ROOF: Parapet no longer exists, with only corbelled brackets remaining to platform.
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.
ROOF: Parapet no longer exists, with only corbelled brackets remaining to platform.

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

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