Martello Towers

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:admissionFee ground level
gptkbp:armament cannon
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:British_Empire
Napoleonic Wars
cultural heritage
educational programs
local communities
national parks
archaeological studies
historical reenactments
military history
defensive strategy
heritage sites
coastal artillery
gptkbp:built 19th century
gptkbp:conservationEfforts heritage conservation
gptkbp:constructionMaterial brick
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired art
gptkbp:currentStatus historical sites
gptkbp:design circular shape
gptkbp:diameter approximately 15 meters
gptkbp:function military observation
gptkbp:height approximately 10 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod military training
garrison
storage facility
signal station
observation post
gptkbp:historicalSignificance military architecture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Martello Towers
gptkbp:influencedBy French_coastal_defenses
gptkbp:interiorFeatures single room
gptkbp:isUsedFor cannon fire
gptkbp:location coastal areas
gptkbp:namedAfter Martello_Tower_in_Italy
gptkbp:notable_player bastion
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Martello_Tower_No._1,_Dublin
gptkb:Martello_Tower,_Scarborough
gptkb:Martello_Tower,_St._Helier
Martello_Tower,_Aldeburgh
Martello_Tower,_Hastings
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 100
gptkbp:primaryMission coastal defense
gptkbp:renovated ongoing projects
gptkbp:title flat roof
gptkbp:tourism attraction
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army