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Martello Tower at Slaughden, Aldeburgh

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This Martello Tower is one of 103 that were built between 1805 and 1812 to resist the expected invasion by Napoleon. They were built of brick, 13 foot thick on the seaward side, stood about 30 foot high and were equipped with a cannon on the roof

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17th Feb 2008

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Geography, History

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Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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Martello tower aldeburgh suffolk coastal defence napoleon war

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