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Filename: N071131.jpg

Size: 4950 x 3731 (14.2MB)

Date: 18th December 2007

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Photo Library

Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 945306

Source: English Heritage Images

Job Title: Staff Photographer

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Martello Tower, Slaughden N071131

MARTELLO TOWER, Slaughden, Suffolk. View towards the entrance of the quatrofoil, 19th-century defensive fort

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Media ID 705312

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Coast Defence Fortification


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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A 19th-Century Defensive Fortification: Martello Tower, Slaughden, Suffolk" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the enduring allure of Martello Tower, Slaughden, a 19th-century defensive fortification nestled along the picturesque Suffolk coastline in England. The image offers a glimpse into the rich history of coastal defense, showcasing the quatrofoil, or four-sided, design that is synonymous with Martello Towers. Constructed between 1805 and 1812, these towers were built in response to the perceived threat of a Napoleonic invasion. The Martello Tower at Slaughden is one of over 70 such structures that were erected along the English and Scottish coasts. Each tower was designed to house a garrison of soldiers and provide a clear field of fire to protect the coastline. The entrance to the Martello Tower at Slaughden is depicted in this photograph, with its distinctive arched doorway and surrounding battlements. The tower's thick, curved walls and strategically placed gun ports are designed to withstand artillery fire, making it a formidable fortification. Today, Martello Tower, Slaughden, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the past. It serves as a reminder of the historical significance of coastal defense and the lengths to which communities have gone to protect their shores. The photograph, taken by Steve Cole for Historic England, invites us to explore the rich tapestry of history that surrounds us and to appreciate the beauty and importance of our historic buildings and structures. 3. Keywords: defence, coast, fortification, Martello Tower, Slaughden, Suffolk, 19th-century, quatrofoil, historic building, coastal defence, Napoleonic invasion, garrison, battlements, gun ports, ingenuity, resilience, testament, history, Historic England.

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