Belvelly Martello Tower
Martello tower in Cork, Ireland, dating from 1810–1815
Freestanding oval-plan multiple-stage former Martello tower, built 1813, now in use as a private residence. Dressed limestone walls with cut limestone coping and carved limestone water drainage spouts. Square-headed and segmental-headed openings having replacement timber casement windows. Segmental-headed door opening to first storey with replacement metal door and approached by flight of curved metal steps.
- Type:
- Martello tower
- Period:
- 1810–1815
- Where:
- Cork, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 51.89°N, 8.30°W
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