Dymchurch Martello Tower

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Dymchurch Martello Tower

Between 1805 and 1808 the British government built small artillery forts known as ‘Martello towers’ along the south-east coast between Folkestone and Seaford. Their purpose was to defend the most vulnerable coastal areas against the expected invasion by the French army of Napoleon Bonaparte. Dymchurch Martello Tower is a fine example, and has been restored to resemble its original appearance – with garrison accommodation on the first floor, a storeroom for food, coal, water and ammunition below, and a powerful 24-pounder gun on the roof.

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