Martello Tower

Martello towers are small defensive forts built across the British Empire during the 19th century, explore this immersive virtual version and see what it was like in both the Napoleonic & WW2 era.

Martello towers in virtual reality

Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. These small defensive forts are common across the South East coast however access to the public is limited. The touching the tide projects is aimed at engaging with the local community to show them what these towers where like and used for.