"FORT ANNE" - Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
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Fort Anne is a star fort built to protect the harbour of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WMG9A9
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/01/2013
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Located just west of Evangeline Trail/Prince Albert Road.
Fort Anne became Canada's first National Historic Site of Canada in 1917. Built in 1634 when Charles de Menou D'Aulnay erected the first of four forts to be built on this piece of land. The fort acquired the name of Fort Anne sometime during the first part of the 19th century. Once the last of the British troops were pulled out, the garrison was left empty and the land was used for grazing cattle. By the end of the 19th century the fort was fast becoming ruins when people of the town appealed to the Canadian Government to preserve what was left of the Garrison. In 1917 Fort Anne became Canada's first National Historic Site. It offers a sweeping view of the beautiful Annapolis Basin from the centre of Annapolis Royal. Museum exhibits highlight the history of the fort.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1634
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Scotland
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Excellent. Former officer's quarters now houses a museum.
This site is administered by ----: Parks Canada
If admission is charged -: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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