Archirondel Tower, St Catherine, Jersey

Seen on Archirondel Beach, this Martello tower serves as a landmark to guide boats safety to the area. Sometimes known as 'The Red Tower', it is now a popular heritage Let.

These towers were small defensive forts, mostly coastal, that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century from the time of the French Napoleonic wars. Most stand around 40ft (12m) high. Their round structure and thick walls making them resistant to Cannon fire

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John FitzGerald, Malik Raoulda, LotharW, Keith Burton and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well composed image.
Thank you for the interesting note.

4 months ago.

Gudrun ^club

The classic shape of a Martello tower is always pleasing to the eye! The tide marks are interesting to see, you have been there at really low tide.

4 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Hi Gudrun. we have seen a lot of these towers now, all around our southern shores and as you say, always a pleasure to see. jersey has some of the highest tides in the world.

Best wishes. Herb

4 months ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Very beautiful tower.

4 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A splendid looking Martello tower...........and I like the way it's been repurposed and given that distinctive paint job. The views out to sea must be quite magnificent.

Beautifully captured Herb!

4 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

There were a few of these towers about Keith. The red and white stripes certainly made them visible. As you say, the views from here were second to none and so I could see how attractive it would be as a holiday let, especially as detached holiday cottages etc are rare on Jersey.

Take care. Herb

4 months ago.

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