Fort Aniola (Fort Engelsburg), Swinoujscie, Poland
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Cpt. Feldi
N 53° 54.888 E 014° 16.415
33U E 452286 N 5974286
Fort Aniola was created with ditches and ramparts in the shape of a pentagon. A stepped brick tower building was erected in the center, which takes its name from the similar shape of the papal castle in Rome.
Waymark Code: WM145N6
Location: Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
Date Posted: 04/22/2021
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The tower fort was built in the years 1854-58 as an abutment, which should block the mouth of the river Swine from the left bank and protect the port. Together with the large Fort I on the other bank, it forms the first fortification of the Swinoujscie fortress. The tower retention point of the fort was surrounded by a double moat and wall in the shape of a regular pentagon. The fort mainly served the military protection of the city and the hinterland. On the rampart there were gun emplacements in the casemates and on the terrace. There was also an observation post in the fort.
Source: City of Swinoujscie
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1854
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Prussia
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: Well maintained as a tourist attraction with gastronomy
This site is administered by ----: City of Świnoujście
If admission is charged -: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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