Survey Data
Reg No
20908769
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social
Original Use
Martello tower
Date
1820 - 1825
Coordinates
178866, 65465
Date Recorded
03/10/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Detached circular-plan multiple-storey Martello tower, built 1822. Dressed limestone walls with cut limestone coping and carved limestone water drainage spouts. Square-headed and segmental-headed openings having replacement timber windows. Segmental-headed door opening to first storey with replacement timber battened door and approached by flight of metal steps.
Appraisal
Martello towers are small forts built by the British forces in several countries from the time of the Napoleonic Wars until the middle of the nineteenth century. This example was constructed as one of a line of defences built in anticipation of an invasion of Cork harbour from the mainland. It survives largely intact and together the other naval buildings on Haulbowline, forms an interesting part of the history of the area.