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  • Murney Tower

    Murney Tower is a historic Martello tower located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1846 AD as part of the Kingston fortifications, it was designed to protect the city and its harbor during a period of heightened tensions with the United States. Constructed of limestone, the circular tower features thick walls, a cannon platform, and living quarters for troops. Murney Tower, which is is now a museum and a National Historic Site, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of Rideau Canal.
    The site is one of the elements that make up the UNESCO World Heritage site, Rideau Canal.
    World Heritage Site
    Murney Tower
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    Murney Tower

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2007

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    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Canada

    Ontario

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    19th Century AD

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    British

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    British Monuments

     

     

     

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