Finavarra Tower, Martello tower in County Clare, Ireland
The round stone tower stands on Finavarra Point, featuring three gun placements on its roof and thick defensive walls facing Ballyvaughan Bay.
Built between 1812 and 1816 during the Napoleonic Wars, the tower formed part of a defensive network protecting Ireland's coastline from potential French invasion.
The tower received national recognition when Mrs. Maureen Emerson donated the structure and surrounding lands to the Irish State in 1999.
The tower remains accessible through walking trails, with nearby barracks ruins providing additional historical context for visitors exploring County Clare's coastal heritage.
The garrison accommodations included separate barracks that could house ten soldiers, while the neighboring Aughinish Tower contained quarters for forty men.
Location: County Clare
Inception: 1816
GPS coordinates: 53.14967,-9.13549
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:42
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