Martello tower, Leyland Road
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Martello tower, Leyland Road
Image: © E Gammie Taken: 16 Jul 2018
Constructed in 1806 as one of a series of towers lining the south coast to defend against invasion by Napoleonic forces, it was converted to residential use c. 1985 and stands out among the surrounding dwellings.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.810655
Longitude
0.348514