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Drumanagh Martello Tower

Martello tower
Drumanagh Martello Tower
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Martello tower, built 1804-6, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having machicolation supported by brackets over former entrance door.ROOF: Corbelled stone with stone coping to parapet. WALLS: Lime render over limestone rubble. OPENINGS: Square headed former entrance door opening with limestone rubble reveals and soffit; door no longer remains.

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Martello tower, built 1804-6, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having machicolation supported by brackets over former entrance door.ROOF: Corbelled stone with stone coping to parapet.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11318004

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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