Forts · Scottish Islands
Hackness Martello Tower
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Hackness Martello Tower — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Family-friendly
About
Hackness Martello Tower is a other located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hackness Martello Tower is located in the Scottish Islands. This coastal defence structure is a notable example of 19th-century military architecture, designed to guard against potential invasions. Its historical significance is underscored by its designation as a listed building.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8039, -3.1468
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/118107631 (ODbL)
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Hackness Martello Tower and Battery
Hackness Martello Tower and Battery in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
The Battery
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Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Green Hill of Scarton, Settlement
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Longhope Lifeboat Memorial
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hackness Martello Tower?
- Hackness Martello Tower is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3PQ).
- What is Hackness Martello Tower?
- Hackness Martello Tower — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hackness Martello Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3PQ.
- How do I get to Hackness Martello Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3PQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.