Monument record FEX 074 - Martello Tower O
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Summary
Martello Tower O' marked on OS 1st edition map, and possibly the site of the Raynham Redoubt.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2871 3194 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
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Full Description
`Martello Tower O' marked on OS 1st edition map (S1). 1880s OS map not checked. Not visible on 1900s maps. Presumably eroded into sea. Grid reference approximate, after (S1) S of `grave yard', FEX 075.
Built 1810-1812.
Demolished in 1838 as a result of encroachment by the sea (S2).
Possibly on the site of Raynham Redoubt, see map of 1785 in the parish file,
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2012 10:26AM