Cromwell's Castle
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castle, military
It is a coastal Gun Tower built by Oliver Cromwell in 1651-1652 as a replacement for King Charles's Castle. The guns were mounted on the roof above the garrison's living quarters and magazines. The tower was originally entered at first floor level by an external stair on the south side. The present entrance dates from the construction of the lower gun platform added in the 1740s by Abraham Tovey, Master Gunner.
It is built on a promontory to guard the anchorage between Bryher and Tresco.
It is built on a promontory to guard the anchorage between Bryher and Tresco.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwell's_Castle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 49°57'43"N 6°20'58"W
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- "Annaghs Castle" ruined tower house 272 km
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- Blackwater Castle 287 km
- Dunbeacon Castle 291 km
- Castle Oliver 303 km
- Dunboy Castle (Caisleán Dhún Baoi) 313 km
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- Tresco 1.4 km
- St Helen's 2.1 km
- Samson 3.2 km
- Isles of Scilly 4.4 km
- St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly 5.8 km
- Annet 7.6 km
- Gugh 7.7 km
- St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly 8 km
- Wreck of HMS Association 12 km