Martello Tower at Magilligan Point, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
The Magilligan Martello tower was built towards the end of the wars in 1812 and is one of the most northerly of the towers built all around the coasts of Ireland. Originally a 24 pounder cannon was mounted on the top. It was fastened to a central pivot and moved on a circular rail so that it could point in all directions. The tower was built on top of a spring to ensure fresh water in case of a siege.
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Location: Martello Tower at Magilligan Point, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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