WV5652 : Kempt Tower
Kempt Tower
Also known as the Grosse Tower, St Ouen's No 2, and the New North Battery.
Named after Sir James Kempt, the Master-General of the Ordnance.
It bears the date 1834.
The paved redoubt in front of the tower was used to position three 24-pounder guns.
It is now an informative visitor centre allowing great views from its roof.
Named after Sir James Kempt, the Master-General of the Ordnance.
It bears the date 1834.
The paved redoubt in front of the tower was used to position three 24-pounder guns.
It is now an informative visitor centre allowing great views from its roof.
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year taken
2009
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- Grid Square
- WV5652, 10 images (more nearby)
- Photographer
- Bob Embleton (find more nearby)
- Image classification
- Geograph (First for WV5652)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 21 August, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 13 May, 2010
- Category
- Martello tower (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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MGRS:
WV 5624 5234 [10m precision]
WGS84: 49:13.2758N 2:13.6596W - Photographer Location
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MGRS: WV 5622 5235
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
