Prince of Wales Tower 5718 Point Pleasant Dr. Halifax, N.s.

     This structure is the oldest Martello tower in North America. (Martello Tower is a distinct Masonry tower used in the defense of British North America).

     This tower is located in Point Pleasant Park Halifax.  It was built in 1796 by Captain Straton. It was used as a redoubt and later a powder magazine.

     The tower is 26 feet high and 72 feet in diameter.  The original construction allowed for six mounted guns on the roof and 4 on the second story