Martello Tower 'E', Clacton-on-Sea
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Martello Tower 'E', Clacton-on-Sea
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: Unknown
This is one of the six remaining Martello towers, of the 11 originally built, along this stretch of the Essex coast. It was completed in 1812. For many years it was enclosed within a holiday camp but by the time of this 1998 view that had been replaced by a housing estate which can be glimpsed to the left of the tower. For a view taken 20 years later and giving more historical information see: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.780341
Longitude
1.140233