Cathcart Tower, Martello tower on Cedar Island, Kingston, Canada
The cylindrical limestone structure rises 11 meters high with a 16.5-meter diameter, featuring thick walls and a conical snow roof design.
The tower, completed in 1848, formed part of Kingston's defense network during tensions between Great Britain and the United States over boundary disputes.
Alexander Mackenzie, who supervised the tower's construction, later became the second Prime Minister of Canada from 1873 to 1878.
Visitors can reach Cedar Island and the tower by small watercraft, with a dock located on the north side of the island.
The structure includes four evenly spaced caponiers and specialized ventilation systems for the powder magazine, demonstrating advanced military architecture.
GPS coordinates: 44.22541,-76.45402
Latest update: March 11, 2025 20:40
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