Castles and Fortifications

A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.

Charles Fort

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/charles-fort 31st Jul 2021 - Another Irish Gunpowder Fort, Charles Fort is the larger of a 3 Fort defensive system built by British Occupations Forces in Ireland. Built in 1601, C …

Magazine Fort

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/magazine-fort 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as St. Thomas Fort, it is located in Dublin, Ireland. Originally an earthen Medieval fortification under ownership to The Knights of St. Jo …

Elizabeth Fort

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/elizabeth-fort 31st Jul 2021 - Located in Cork, Ireland – Elizabeth Fort was named for England's Queen Elizabeth I. Originally buolt of timber, local Cork Citizens attacked th …

Frontier Forts

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/frontier-forts 31st Jul 2021 - When America “went West” (following the Doctrine of Manifest Destiny), many of the far-flung territories were hundreds of miles from any t …

Gord (Fortification)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gord-fortification 31st Jul 2021 - Seen mostly in Northern European Countries, Gords, were the beginnings of the “Fortified City”. Constructed mostly of reinforced wood, the …

Fort Denison

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fort-denison 31st Jul 2021 - One of the last Martello Tower Forts built in The English Empire, Fort Denison is located in Port Jackson, Sidney Harbor, Australia. Constructed on Pi …

Fort Hays

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fort-hays 31st Jul 2021 -   Originally known as Fort Fletcher (after the Kansas Governor of the time), it was only open for 1 year (at first). As “Fletcher”, t …

Fort Griffin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fort-griffin 31st Jul 2021 - A “classic” American Frontier Fort, Griffin was constructed in 1867 (and garrisoned by 4 Companies of The 6th US Cavalry). Commanded by Lt …

Fort Cumberland

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fort-cumberland 31st Jul 2021 - Built in 1754, Fort Cumberland (which was located in Cumberland, Maryland) – was an important economic and military site in the Region. Built on …

Promontory Fort

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/promontory-fort 31st Jul 2021 - Dating back to The Iron Age, these primitive fortress were designed and but on the uneven and craggy overlooks of cliffs and coastal areas. Seen World …

Broch

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/broch 31st Jul 2021 - These Drystone structures were seen in the 4th Century A.D. (and may even be older Iron Age designs as well). Developed in Scotland, they were similar …

Circular Rampart

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/circular-rampart 31st Jul 2021 - Another form of Neolithic and early Middle Ages defensive structure, The Circular Rampart was usually but on a hilltop (making it an early Hill Fort c …