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Martello Tower on the golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars, dating to the early nineteenth century. The tower forms part of the chain of Martello towers built along the East Anglian coast between 1808 and 1812 to defend against potential French invasion. The structure displays the characteristic squat, circular design typical of these fortifications, with thick walls of brick and flint construction designed to withstand cannon fire. The tower would originally have housed a small garrison and mounted artillery on its roof, serving as a component of the broader system of coastal defences that protected this strategically important region during the Napoleonic conflict.
Martello tower on golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006036. View the official record →
Martello Tower on the golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars, dating to the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006036.
Martello tower on golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven 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 1006036.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower at Felixstowe ferry (0.7 km), Walton Old Hall, site of (2.4 km), Walton Priory (site of) (3.1 km).
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