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Picture No:13
Courtesy of:Barry Yates
Year:2002
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Martello Tower

An article entitled "The impact of the Napoloenic Wars on Romney Marsh" by Colonel Anthony TB Kimber is attached as a PDF. This was originally written for the Romney Marsh Research Trust's newsletter in Spring 2011.
Picture Added on 17 March 2006.

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During WWII, my Uncle Jim from the RH Garage with his team of Royal Observers, used to stand watch atop the old Martello Tower, looking for enemy aircraft and Buzzbombs; then they would fire a 3 inch rocket parachute flare in the direction of the enemy alerting the RAF fighters of the threat.
Added by Michael J. Doust on 21 February 2007.
I seldom leave comments on blogs, but I have been to this post which was recommended by my friend, lots of valuable details, thanks again.
Added by Rachat De Credit on 03 February 2011.
We have stayed in the caravan park alongside the Martello tower in Rye Harbour, lovely....bit cold in March!!
Added by Kas Pitt-Simkus on 14 March 2013.
Is this Martello Tower No.28?
Ed. yes it is.
Added by Peter on 25 April 2021.

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