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Martello tower by Bawdsey Beach is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars in the early nineteenth century. The tower forms part of the chain of Martello towers built along the English coast between 1805 and 1812 to defend against potential French invasion. It is a substantial circular brick structure, characteristic of the Martello type, with thick walls designed to withstand artillery bombardment. The tower now stands as a scheduled ancient monument, representing an important phase in British military architecture and coastal fortification strategy during the Napoleonic period.
Martello tower by Bawdsey Beach is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006015. View the official record →
Martello tower by Bawdsey Beach is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars in the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006015.
Martello tower by Bawdsey Beach is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006015.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower SE of Buckanay Farm (0.9 km), Martello tower at Rose Cottage (1.3 km), Martello tower at Shingle Street (1.7 km).
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