Chain Tower

E1000773

Chain Tower is a historic medieval fortification in La Rochelle, France, that once helped control access to the city’s harbor.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic monument
medieval fortification
tower
architecturalStyle medieval military architecture
country France
hasCity La Rochelle NERFINISHED
hasConstructionStartTime 14th century
hasDepartment Charente-Maritime NERFINISHED
hasFunction defensive tower
symbol of La Rochelle’s maritime power
watchtower
hasNameInFrench Tour de la Chaîne NERFINISHED
hasNearby Lantern Tower NERFINISHED
Saint Nicolas Tower NERFINISHED
hasRegion Nouvelle-Aquitaine NERFINISHED
heritageDesignation Monument historique of France
locatedAtWaterBody Bay of Biscay NERFINISHED
locatedIn Atlantic coast of France
Charente-Maritime NERFINISHED
La Rochelle NERFINISHED
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
locatedOn harbor entrance of La Rochelle
materialUsed stone
openToPublic yes
partOf harbor defenses of La Rochelle NERFINISHED
tourismAttraction yes
usedFor controlling access to La Rochelle harbor NERFINISHED
harbor control
maritime defense

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Tour de la Chaîne nameMeaning Chain Tower