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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. Between 1796 and 1815, 194 towers were built; both in Britain and its dependencies, as part of a comprehensive defensive scheme and as a direct result of the British being at war with both France and the United States of America.
Most were coastal forts. Between 1796 and 1815, 194 towers were built; both in Britain and its dependencies, as part of a comprehensive defensive scheme and as a direct result of the British being at war with both France and the United States of America.
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Tally Toor Tower
Terreplein
Towers of Strength by W H Clements
Tower No.23 Dymchurch
- Video
Tower No.24 Dymchurch
- Displays
- English Heritage Guide to
- Friends of Martello24
- Photo Galleries
- Visiting
Tower No.25 Dymchurch
Towers, No.73 Eastbourne
Tower No.74 Seaford
Towers, Romney Marsh
Trafalgar, Battle of
Traversing Platform
Twiss, General William
Tally Toor Tower
Terreplein
Towers of Strength by W H Clements
Tower No.23 Dymchurch
- Video
Tower No.24 Dymchurch
- Displays
- English Heritage Guide to
- Friends of Martello24
- Photo Galleries
- Visiting
Tower No.25 Dymchurch
Towers, No.73 Eastbourne
Tower No.74 Seaford
Towers, Romney Marsh
Trafalgar, Battle of
Traversing Platform
Twiss, General William
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