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martello tower
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martello tower
A defensive tower of the 16th century; of Italian origin and usually circular.


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When holidaying in Mauritius you can also go through the historic Martello towers offering a peek at the history of this island.
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The report said unique maritime features such as sand dune systems, salt marshes, Martello towers and fishing villages are threatened by poor planning decisions.
 
 
 
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