WV5652 : Kempt Tower

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.
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2009
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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
MGRS: geotagged! WV 5624 5234 [10m precision]
WGS84: 49:13.2758N 2:13.6596W
Photographer Location
MGRS: geotagged! WV 5622 5235
View Direction
East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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