Tower 20's position was described as being "critical" in 1873,1 and it is believed that it was washed away during the early part of the century.2 A photograph published in 19033 (see Tower 17), shows the sea encroaching towards the line of towers.

References

  1. Report of Committee on Coast Defences 1870 (PRO WO 33/25) p.35
  2. Sutcliffe, S. Martello Towers (1972) p.88
  3. The Navy and Army Illustrated 4 July 1903

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