Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen mostly in Northern European Countries, Gords, were the beginnings of the “Fortified City”. Constructed mostly of reinforced wood, the …
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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 …
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Originally known as Fort Fletcher (after the Kansas Governor of the time), it was only open for 1 year (at first). As “Fletcher”, t …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …