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The Martello Towers of England
Author(s): Roderick Leyland (Author)
- Publication Date: September 17, 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 157 pages
- ISBN-10: B00FA18SHQ
Book Description
THE MARTELLO TOWERS OF ENGLAND is a practical guide to all remaining towers (which were erected in the early nineteenth century to repel a threat of invasion by Napoleon) in four counties: Suffolk, Essex, Kent and East Sussex. A brief history is followed by individual listings for each tower accompanied by a FULL-COLOUR photograph (in some cases several photographs), a description and details of each location and, where appropriate, how to get there. This publication builds on the success of 2 previous booklets but now brings all the information into one greatly-enlarged and enhanced volume. NEW: Every Tower in Kent and East Sussex re-photographed. Every Tower picture in Essex and Suffolk new. All text revised. Medway Martellos included for the first time. NEW: ‘Ghosts and Traces’ Feature. NEW: Photos and details of Sandgate Castle in Kent. NEW: The South-Coast and East-Coast Redoubts. NEW: Two Sketch Maps. NEW: Enhanced Reading List. Profuse with illustrations and best viewed in colour on a larger screen.
