the Martello Tower

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:associatedWith Napoleonic Wars
local legends
historical reenactments
coastal artillery units
gptkbp:built defense against naval attacks
gptkbp:constructedIn 19th century
response to threats
gptkbp:constructionMaterial brick
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:currentUse tourist attraction
gptkbp:design British_military_architecture
gptkbp:designatedAs heritage site
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:diameter approximately 20 meters
gptkbp:examples coastal artillery fortifications
gptkbp:featuredIn historical documentaries
local tourism brochures
gptkbp:features cannon emplacements
gptkbp:function military fortification
gptkbp:height approximately 10 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Victorian era
gptkbp:historicalSignificance coastal defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Martello Tower
gptkbp:influenced modern military architecture
gptkbp:influencedBy local geography
military technology advancements
gptkbp:inspiration military strategy
gptkbp:location various locations worldwide
gptkbp:maintainedBy historical sites
various conditions
gptkbp:managedBy heritage organizations
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Martello_Tower_in_Corsica
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Martello_Tower_No._1,_Dublin
gptkb:Martello_Tower,_Scarborough
gptkb:Martello_Tower,_Brighton
gptkb:Martello_Tower,_Bermuda
gptkb:Martello_Tower,_St._Helier
gptkbp:originalPurpose defense
gptkbp:partOf national heritage sites
coastal defense system
gptkbp:renovated various years
gptkbp:surroundingArea coastal regions
gptkbp:symbolizes military resilience
gptkbp:type circular tower
gptkbp:usedFor military training
gptkbp:usedIn various military conflicts
gptkbp:uses observation point
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
history enthusiasts