#8
Oldest Castle in South Africa
Sorted by Construction Year
Value: 1,796 year
Martello Tower
Castle in Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Martello Tower is a castle located in Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Castle Area, Construction Year, and Wall Length, to help users compare it with other castles in South Africa.
Page overview
- Country
- South Africa
- State
- Western Cape
- City
- Simon's Town
- Category
- landmarks
- Type
- Castle
Ranking highlights
See how this castle performs across different ranking categories in South Africa.
#9
Longest Walls Castle in South Africa
Sorted by Wall Length
Value: 39.49 meters
#5
Tallest Castle in South Africa
Sorted by Highest Tower Height
Value: 7.85 meters
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Area | 124.1 m² | Total land or built-up area occupied by the castle complex. |
| Construction Year | 1,796 year | Year when the castle was originally constructed or first completed. |
| Wall Length | 39.49 meters | Total length of defensive walls, ramparts, or curtain walls within the castle complex. |
| Highest Tower Height | 7.85 meters | Height of the tallest tower or highest structural point of the castle. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Martello Tower is located in Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this castle.
- City
- Simon's Town
- State
- Western Cape
- Country
- South Africa
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How this castle is compared
This castle is compared with other castles in South Africa using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Martello Tower performs across different comparison categories, such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Wall Length.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Martello Tower located?
Martello Tower is located in Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
What is Martello Tower known for on LocoDeck?
Martello Tower is listed as a castle in South Africa. This page highlights key metrics such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Wall Length to help compare it with other castles.
How is Martello Tower compared with other castles?
Martello Tower is compared using the ranking metrics available for castles in South Africa. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.