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Martello tower is a circular defensive structure dating from the Napoleonic Wars period, likely constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the extensive fortification programme undertaken along the English coast. The tower, situated on the golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven in Suffolk, represents a characteristic example of the Martello tower type, which were standardised coastal defence works designed to counter the threat of French invasion. These structures typically comprised substantial brick or stone construction with a flat top capable of mounting artillery, and served as isolated garrison posts manned by small military detachments. The Woodbridge example reflects the strategic importance of the Deben estuary and the broader defensive requirements of the Suffolk coast during this period of heightened national security.
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 is a circular defensive structure dating from the Napoleonic Wars period, likely constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the extensive fortification programme undertaken along the English coast. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Martello tower on golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Martello tower on golf course adjoining Woodbridge Haven stands on Thames Group, bedrock that formed in the Eocene. The rock here is clay, silt, sand and gravel.