Round Tower, Broad Street, Fortified tower in Old Portsmouth, England
The Round Tower stands at the entrance of Portsmouth Harbor with thick stone walls designed to protect against naval artillery attacks.
King Henry V ordered the construction of a wooden tower between 1418 and 1426, which was later rebuilt in stone during the 1490s.
The Round Tower exemplifies Tudor military engineering, demonstrating the advancement of English coastal defense systems through multiple centuries.
Visitors can access the tower daily to observe the harbor entrance and examine the architectural features of medieval military construction.
A chain mechanism stretched from the tower across the harbor entrance in 1422, allowing controllers to block unauthorized ships from entering Portsmouth.
Location: City of Portsmouth
Part of: Point Battery Including King Edward's Tower and Square Tower
Address: Broad Street
GPS coordinates: 50.79050,-1.10885
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:36
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