Distant view from south-west
Photographer: William Martinson




Scanned photograph of the Watch Tower, Peddie. View from south-west, circa 1940.

Ref: van Riet Lowe, C. The Monuments of South Africa, Government Printer, Pretoria, 1941: pg 73 & 74

Photograph from South African Railways and Harbours Administration

Submitted by William MARTINSON


Photographer: Scanned image




View from south-west
Photographer: William Martinson




Near view from south-west
Photographer: William Martinson




View from north-east
Photographer: William Martinson




North elevation
Photographer: William Martinson




View from north-west
Photographer: William Martinson




Three loopholes and wrought iron shaft on south elevation
Photographer: William Martinson




Detail of arched entrance on south elevation
Photographer: William Martinson




Detail of keystone: 1841
Photographer: William Martinson




Detail of wrought iron bracket on south elevation
Photographer: William Martinson




Wrought iron bracket to support wrought iron shaft on south elevation
Photographer: William Martinson




Detail of wrought iron bracket on south elevation
Photographer: William Martinson




North-west corner with indigenous fig
Photographer: William Martinson




Finely dressed corner stones
Photographer: William Martinson




Restored pointing (1935 ?)
Photographer: William Martinson




Watch Tower prior to restoration - parapet wall significantly damaged

Sourced by Ken Gradwell of the Border Historical Society. Submitted by William MARTINSON
Photographer: Unidentified




Timber spindle mount pedestal and two wheeled timber carriage for 360 degree revolving cannon

Sourced by Ken Gradwell of the Border Historical Society. Submitted by William MARTINSON
Photographer: Unidentified