| Carleton Martello Tower | |
|---|---|
| Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada | |
.jpg) Carleton Martello Tower | |
| Coordinates | 45°15′08″N 66°04′34″W / 45.2521°N 66.0760°W |
| Type | Martello Tower |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1813 |
| In use | 1813-1944 |
| Materials | masonry |
| Battles/wars | |
| Official name | Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1930 |
Carleton Martello Tower in Saint John, New Brunswick, is one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada. The tower dates from the War of 1812 and played a significant role in conflicts until the Second World War. The site now features a restored powder magazine, a restored barracks room, and exhibits in the tower and in the visitor centre. The tower's roof offers a view of the city of Saint John and its harbour. Carleton Martello Tower is one of the oldest buildings in the city and has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada since 1930.[1][2] It has been open to the public since 1963.
- ^ Carleton Martello Tower. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ Parks Canada - Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site of Canada: Commemorative Intent Archived 2013-01-01 at archive.today. Accessed online June 9, 2009.