Canadian Historic Sites: Occasional Papers in Archaeology and History No. 15

A History of Martello Towers in the Defence of British North America, 1796-1871

by Ivan J. Saunders

Contents

Abstract

Sommaire

Introduction

Historical Background

The Era of Great Construction 1796-1815

Stasis and Neglect: 1815-45

The Construction and Arming of the Kingston Towers: 1845-63

Decline and Obsolescence, 1846-71

Conclusions

Appendix A. Prince of Wales Tower, Halifax

Appendix B. Duke of Clarence's Tower (Fort Clarence Tower), Halifax

Appendix C. Duke of York's Tower (York Redoubt Tower), Halifax

Appendix D. Georges island Tower, Halifax

Appendix E. Sherbrooke Tower, Halifax

Appendix F. Carleton Tower, Saint John, N.B.

Appendix G. Tower No. 1, Quebec City

Appendix H. Tower No. 4, Quebec City

Appendix I. Tower No. 2, Quebec City

Appendix J. Tower No. 3, Quebec City

Appendix K. East and West Branch Ditch Towers, Kingston

Appendix L. Murney Tower, Kingston

Appendix M. Fort Frederick Tower, Kingston

Appendix N. Cedar island Tower, Kingston

Appendix O. Shoal Tower, Kingston

Endnotes

Bibliography