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Slaughden Martello tower is a coastal defence fortification constructed during the Napoleonic Wars in the early nineteenth century. The tower forms part of the extensive chain of Martello towers built along the English coast between 1808 and 1812 to counter the threat of French invasion. Located near Aldeburgh in Suffolk, the circular brick-built structure exemplifies the standardised defensive design of these fortifications, featuring thick walls and a flat roof intended to mount artillery. The tower has suffered considerable erosion from coastal processes and now stands significantly damaged, its structural integrity compromised by the encroaching North Sea.
Slaughden Martello tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006041. View the official record →
Slaughden Martello tower 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 1006041.
Slaughden Martello tower 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 1006041.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation (5.6 km), Bowl barrow on Iken Heath, 620m north of Fazeboons (5.8 km), Two bowl barrows on Aldringham Green (6.1 km).
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