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Martello Tower

  •   Point Road, Magilligan

Circular Napoleonic tower, tapering slightly towards the top. One doorway at first floor level in South side with machicolation above, schist on underside. Two small windows in East and West sides. Top levels, approximately 9 blocks deep, may have been added later as different colour to the rest

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed squared
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    266078
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    438852

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1812
  • Architect:
    Lt. Col. Benjamin Fisher
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB02/09/016
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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