Comments on: The Martello Towers of the Kent and Sussex Coast

By: admin

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:41:55 +0000

Nice website Nick, thanks for sharing! You might be interested in this website by the way, it follows a similar theme to yours: http://www.undergroundkent.co.uk/

By: nick

nick — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:46:50 +0000

iv been inside Martello tower no.28/Enchantress tower, Rye

please take a look at my website for photos.
http://emptyspaces.fotopic.net/c1800223.html

nick

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:37:17 +0000

Have you got any photos of the inside of these towers I would really like to see the ones that have changed to homes?

Jill xx

By: admin

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:48:38 +0000

Hi Janine, I’ll update the main blog info – thanks for the update.

By: Janine Owen

Janine Owen — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:19:27 +0000

My husband and I own Tower No2 in Folkestone and lived in it 1997 to 2006. It is currently a holiday let.

Janine

By: admin

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:57:01 +0000

Hi Ian,
Thanks for the offer and I will be pleased to display your images where I have gaps…
Paul

By: Ian Giles

Ian Giles — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:42:38 +0000

Hello,

I have found your site to be very interesting.

Although I am a professional photographer I often take images of subjects that interest me such as these towers and frequently make them available at no charge for information websites provided that there is a clear photo credit supplied.

All the towers from Folkestone to Rye are to be found on http://www.iangilesphotos.co.uk/sample2009.htm and the enlarged versions can be accessed by clicking on the thumbnails.

I am expecting to finish the remaining towers before the end of this month.

I would be interested in your reply,

Best wishes,

Ian Giles

By: Cathey

Cathey — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:06:37 +0000

As far my knowledge goes, the towers were placed close together, so that they could cover each other. This could have created a deadly cross-fire. Catheys latest blog post..AsiaRooms - Hotel Reservations

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:27:11 +0000

Some great pictures, the Folkestone tower is truly ancient!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:20:03 +0000

@Nic – yes, there is conflicting info on that tower. The “Report of Committee on Coast Defences 1870″ states that it was “demolished in 1841 in consequence of the advance of the sea.”, but other sources suggest that the Coast Guard was in occupation in the 1840’s. I don’t suppose you could email me a scan of the coast guard records? Would love to see them and update the main article!