Martello towers in the Greater Dublin Area, Howth

#2 among attractions in Howth

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29 Martello towers and battery installations were constructed or partially constructed in the Greater Dublin Area between 1803 and 1808. The towers were intended to act as a deterrent against a foreign invasion by Napoleon and his French Armies as well as being used as general lookout posts. In later years, towers were also used as coast guard stations, lookout stations to prevent smuggling and as other general purpose military installations by various British and Irish defence forces. ()

Coordinates: 53°23'16"N, 6°3'54"W

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Northside (Howth)Howth Ireland

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Martello towers in the Greater Dublin Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Howth Lighthouse, Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio, Corr Castle, St. Fintan's Cemetery.

0.4 miN
Lighthouse
Howth Lighthouse, Howth
12 min walk • The Howth Harbour Lighthouse, a sentinel at the entrance of Howth Harbour in the charming seaside village of Howth, Ireland, is both a beacon for mariners and a point of interest for visitors. Constructed in the early 19th century, this historic lighthouse has become...
~230 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio, Dublin
2 min walk • Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio is a museum of communication history based in the Martello tower in Howth, Dublin.
1.2 miW
Forts and castles
Corr Castle, Dublin
31 min walk • Corr Castle is an L-plan tower house likely constructed sometime in the fifteenth century in Sutton, Dublin. The castle lies within the boundaries of Howth Demesne in the old townland of Correston, close to the townlands of Quarry and Burrow.
1.3 miSW
Cemetery
St. Fintan's Cemetery, Dublin
35 min walk • St. Fintan's Cemetery is located in Sutton, on the south side of Carrickbrack Road in Dublin, Ireland. It is in two parts: one older, with a ruined keeper's cottage and the remnants of old St. Fintan's Church; one newer, and actively used, lower down the hill. Just beyond the...
0.6 miW
Medieval-era site with tours and a cafe
Howth Castle, Dublin
16 min walk • Howth Castle and estate lie just outside the village of Howth, County Dublin in Ireland, in the administration of Fingal County Council.
1.2 miN
Island
Ireland's Eye
31 min walk • One of the main attractions on Ireland's Eye is the ancient ruins of a church and a Martello tower, which provide a glimpse into the island's rich history. Visitors can explore these historic sites while taking in the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery that...
1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ben of Howth, Dublin
26 min walk • The Ben of Howth is a hilly area on Howth Head, adjacent to the 171 metre high Black Linn, the peninsula's highest point.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Shielmartin Hill, Dublin
33 min walk • Shielmartin Hill or Shelmartin is a peak on Howth Head. From it can be seen Portmarnock, Sutton, Bull Island and the coastal areas behind it, and most of Dublin Bay.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum
National Transport Museum, Dublin
17 min walk • The National Transport Museum of Ireland is based in the grounds of Howth Castle in Ireland. The museum is located in the Heritage Depot, Howth Demesne, Howth, Ireland. Sixty vehicles are currently in Howth on display. The oldest items date from second half of the 19th century, the newest 1984.
1.4 miSW
Street
Carrickbrack Road, Howth
37 min walk • Carrickbrack Road is a road in Dublin, Ireland, a constituent part of the R105 Regional Road. It leads east-southeast from Sutton Creek around the southern part of Howth Head, up to the eastern part of the headland near Howth Summit, to Thormanby Road.
~1920 ftNW
53°23'33"N • 6°4'9"W
West Pier Art Studio, Howth
10 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Martello towers in the Greater Dublin Area?

Nearby attractions include Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio, Dublin (2 min walk), West Pier Art Studio, Howth (10 min walk), Howth Lighthouse, Howth (12 min walk), Howth Castle, Dublin (16 min walk).