Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMartello Tower P and Wireless Green

Martello Tower P and Wireless Green

England
List entry 1006013
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Martello Tower P and Wireless Green is a Martello tower located in Suffolk, England, constructed during the Napoleonic Wars as part of the coastal defence system established against the threat of French invasion. Built in the early nineteenth century, the tower exemplifies the standardised circular or polygonal design characteristic of Martello fortifications, with robust masonry construction designed to withstand artillery bombardment. The site at Wireless Green retains significant historical interest both for its original military function and for its subsequent use during the twentieth century, reflecting the successive strategic demands placed upon England's coastal defences across two centuries.

Martello Tower P and Wireless Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006013. View the official record →

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What is Martello Tower P and Wireless Green?

Martello Tower P and Wireless Green is a Martello tower located in Suffolk, England, constructed during the Napoleonic Wars as part of the coastal defence system established against the threat of French invasion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006013.

Who is responsible for protecting Martello Tower P and Wireless Green?

Martello Tower P and Wireless Green 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 1006013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Martello Tower P and Wireless Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Landguard Fort and associated field works (1.6 km), Walton Old Hall, site of (2.8 km), Harwich Low Lighthouse (3.1 km).

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