Martello Towers
Martello Towers
3.5
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Bölge
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Yakınlardaki en iyiler
Restoranlar
5 km içerisinde 99 tane
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10 km içerisinde 47 tane
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3.5
25 yorum
Mükemmel
5
Çok iyi
8
Orta
11
Kötü
1
Berbat
0
Connor Peck
Ipswich, UK327 katkı
Eyl 2020
We went here for a walk and all there is to see is some towers. They are alright but it is not worth planning a trip around.
Yazıldığı tarih: 17 Ağustos 2021
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Matthew peck
Ipswich, UK422 katkı
Ağu 2020
Martello towers is a great place to visit along a walk. Very good day out which were relaxed and chilled.
Yazıldığı tarih: 1 Eylül 2020
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Felixstowe2016
Felixstowe, UK5.011 katkı
Kas 2019
Along the East coast of the UK, there were originally 29 Martello towers built, between 1808 and 1812. These towers stretched between St Osyth in Essex and Aldeburgh in Suffolk, and originally there were 11 in Essex and 18 in Suffolk.
Between 1804 and 1812 the British authorities built a chain of towers based on the original Mortella tower to defend the south and east coast of England, Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey to guard against possible invasion from France, then under the rule of the Emperor Napoleon. A total of 103 Martello towers were built in England, set at regular intervals along the coast from Seaford, Sussex, to Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Most were constructed under the direction of General William Twiss (1745–1827) and a Captain Ford. The northern-most tower at Aldeburgh is of quatrefoil design, i.e. four in one.
Included in the scheme were three much larger circular forts or redoubts that were constructed at Harwich, Dymchurch and Eastbourne; they acted as supply depots for the smaller towers as well as being powerful fortifications in their own right.
The effectiveness of Britain's Martello towers was never actually tested in combat against a Napoleonic invasion fleet. They were, however, effective in hindering smuggling. After the threat had passed, the Martello towers in England met a variety of fates. The Coastguard took over many to aid in the fight against smuggling.
A Martello tower at Clacton-on-Sea on the east coast of England.
Fifteen towers were demolished to enable the re-use of their masonry. The sea washed thirty away and the military destroyed four in experiments to test the effectiveness of the new rifled artillery. During the Second World War, some Martello towers returned to military service as observation platforms and firing platforms for anti-aircraft artillery.
Forty-seven Martello towers have survived in England, a few of which have been restored and transformed into museums (e.g., the tower at St Osyth and Seaford) visitor centres, and galleries (such as Jaywick Martello Tower). Some are privately owned or are private residences, The remainder are derelict. A survey of the East Coast towers in 2007 found of the 17 remaining, most were in a reasonable condition.
Many remaining Martello Towers are now Listed Buildings.
Between 1804 and 1812 the British authorities built a chain of towers based on the original Mortella tower to defend the south and east coast of England, Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey to guard against possible invasion from France, then under the rule of the Emperor Napoleon. A total of 103 Martello towers were built in England, set at regular intervals along the coast from Seaford, Sussex, to Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Most were constructed under the direction of General William Twiss (1745–1827) and a Captain Ford. The northern-most tower at Aldeburgh is of quatrefoil design, i.e. four in one.
Included in the scheme were three much larger circular forts or redoubts that were constructed at Harwich, Dymchurch and Eastbourne; they acted as supply depots for the smaller towers as well as being powerful fortifications in their own right.
The effectiveness of Britain's Martello towers was never actually tested in combat against a Napoleonic invasion fleet. They were, however, effective in hindering smuggling. After the threat had passed, the Martello towers in England met a variety of fates. The Coastguard took over many to aid in the fight against smuggling.
A Martello tower at Clacton-on-Sea on the east coast of England.
Fifteen towers were demolished to enable the re-use of their masonry. The sea washed thirty away and the military destroyed four in experiments to test the effectiveness of the new rifled artillery. During the Second World War, some Martello towers returned to military service as observation platforms and firing platforms for anti-aircraft artillery.
Forty-seven Martello towers have survived in England, a few of which have been restored and transformed into museums (e.g., the tower at St Osyth and Seaford) visitor centres, and galleries (such as Jaywick Martello Tower). Some are privately owned or are private residences, The remainder are derelict. A survey of the East Coast towers in 2007 found of the 17 remaining, most were in a reasonable condition.
Many remaining Martello Towers are now Listed Buildings.
Yazıldığı tarih: 10 Kasım 2019
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Ian P
19 katkı
Mar 2018 • Yalnız
Felixstowe from a different perspective , some times you need to see a place from a new perspective to appreciate its beauty.
Yazıldığı tarih: 20 Mart 2018
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Ray P
Ipswich, UK942 katkı
Oca 2018 • Çiftler
Dotted along the coast as war-time fortifications to repel invading forces these exist in a varying degree of conditions from almost derelict to converted holiday homes. The walk along the cliff top and adjacent to the golf course will provide you with both extremes. Great walk and some history to boot.
Yazıldığı tarih: 29 Ocak 2018
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wanderingdubyas
Stockport, UK569 katkı
Kas 2017 • Çiftler
We come to Suffolk to walk the coast paths, beaches and riverside paths. The Martello towers bring walks alive with their historical atmosphere, and they show how far you've walked, or how far you still have to go! The walk from Felixstowe to Felixstowe Ferry is one of our favourites, and there are two towers, a derelict one on the golf course, and a lived-in one close to the Ferry. This latter one makes a popular short walk, along the sea wall after a meal or drinks at the café or pub in Felixstowe Ferry, watching the swirling currents, or the birds on the sandbanks. After the occupied Martello tower, it seems quite a long way to the next one, so it gives an excuse to turn back!
Some say they're boring and irrelevant, perhaps that's a symptom of our modern media-entertained society, but just imagine Tony Robinson popping up and giving you a lively explanation of their importance from Napoleonic to WW II times.
Some say they're boring and irrelevant, perhaps that's a symptom of our modern media-entertained society, but just imagine Tony Robinson popping up and giving you a lively explanation of their importance from Napoleonic to WW II times.
Yazıldığı tarih: 3 Kasım 2017
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Vic R
15 katkı
Mar 2016 • Çiftler
have been here many this place times love this place nice piece of history well worth the visit will go there again
Yazıldığı tarih: 16 Kasım 2016
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Felixstowe2016
Felixstowe, UK5.011 katkı
Kas 2016 • Çiftler
Between 1804 and 1812 eight Martello Towers were built on our shores to repel Napoleonic invasion. These squat, ovoid-shaped brick-built towers were immensely strong and were modelled on a gun tower at Martella in Corsica. Today a few left in Felixstowe.
Yazıldığı tarih: 4 Kasım 2016
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Sandra C
Cambridge, UK47 katkı
Eki 2016 • Aile
well worth walking along and reading the information boards. The tower has an interesting history and is along a nice walk with a coffee booth and toilets at the end.
Yazıldığı tarih: 9 Ekim 2016
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Orbslos
Torquay, UK562 katkı
Eyl 2016
We are visiting friends in Ipswich and thought it would be a good idea to have a walk before lunch. The towers are certainly imposing,and indeed quite an achievement in the build.
Yazıldığı tarih: 8 Eylül 2016
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Martello Towers ile ilgili Sık Sorulan Sorular
- Martello Towers yakınlarındaki oteller:
- (0.01 km) 3 bedroom accommodation in Felixstowe Ferry
- (0.02 km) The Lookout
- (0.02 km) The Lookout - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
- (0.06 km) The Boathouse, Felixstowe Ferry
- (0.75 km) PGL Bawdsey Manor
- Martello Towers yakınlarındaki restoranlar:
- (0.07 km) The Ferry Boat Inn
- (0.06 km) The Ferryboat
- (0.22 km) The Ferry Cafe
- (0.27 km) Winkles at the Ferry
- (0.55 km) Boathouse Cafe