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What is recorded here
The ordinary view hides the useful part of the story. Martello tower, c.1805, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having projecting machicolation above raised entrance.ROOF: Corbelled stone roof.
Martello tower, c.1805, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having projecting machicolation above raised entrance.ROOF: Corbelled stone roof. WALLS: Limestone ashlar. OPENINGS: Square headed opening; limestone ashlar reveals; steel door, c.1990; former openings now blocked up.
Martello tower, c.1805, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having projecting machicolation above raised entrance.ROOF: Corbelled stone roof.
The story behind this place
Martello tower, c.1805, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having projecting machicolation above raised entrance.ROOF: Corbelled stone roof.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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Photo: Piers · CC BY-SA 4.0