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Significant military history
Prince of Wales Tower [PWT] is the oldest remaining military bunker style rock Martello structure in North America. Constructed in 1796 by Captain James Straton, it was used as a powder magazine. PWT ...
When looking up activities to see and experience during our most recent trip to the Halifax area, I stumbled across the Prince of Wales Tower. As a bit of a history buff, the site intrigued me. I knew...
Apart from some information on plaques, this site seems forgotten. There are some artefacts in a case just down the path . This is about a 7 minute walk from the top parking lot.
Interesting building part of the defense system build by the British empire to protect the Halifax harbour, it is an interesting construction, but it could take visitors to another level if they could...
This is a former military installation built in 1796 and is a Martello tower. It was used at various times as part of the defense works of the port of Halifax. There is no public access into the build...
Significant military history
Prince of Wales Tower [PWT] is the oldest remaining military bunker style rock Martello structure in North America. Constructed in 1796 by Captain James Straton, it was used as a powder magazine. PWT ...
Nicely Preserved Martello Tower
When looking up activities to see and experience during our most recent trip to the Halifax area, I stumbled across the Prince of Wales Tower. As a bit of a history buff, the site intrigued me. I knew...
Disappointed & derelict
Apart from some information on plaques, this site seems forgotten. There are some artefacts in a case just down the path . This is about a 7 minute walk from the top parking lot.
Interesting view from the outside
Interesting building part of the defense system build by the British empire to protect the Halifax harbour, it is an interesting construction, but it could take visitors to another level if they could...
Historical Building with no Access
This is a former military installation built in 1796 and is a Martello tower. It was used at various times as part of the defense works of the port of Halifax. There is no public access into the build...