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Tilbury Fort | English Heritage Star Fort, Spanish Armada, Medieval, Family Days Out, English Heritage, Tudor History, Greater London, River Thames, Tilbury

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Tilbury Fort | English Heritage Dartmouth Castle, Carisbrooke Castle, Portsmouth Harbour, Berwick Upon Tweed, Dover Castle, Historical Architecture

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Pomerania during the High Middle Ages - Wikipedia Farm Layout, High Middle Ages, Jamaica Wedding, Jamaica Travel, Garden Art, Planer, Architecture Design

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Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site © Parks Canada, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Discover Canada, Fur Trade, Parks Canada, Hudson Bay, Fortification, Prince Of Wales, Rio Grande, Churchill

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Berlin Map from 1688, from: Historischer Atlas von Berlin in VI Grundrissen nach gleichem Maßstabe von 1415 bis 1800. Gezeichnet von J.M.F. Schmidt. Berlin: Simon Schropp und Kamp 1835. In the 13th century Cölln was the sister town of Old Berlin (Altberlin), located on the southern Spree Island in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. Today the island is located in the historic core of the central Mitte locality of modern Berlin. Its northern peak is known as Museum Island, while the part south of Ger Berlin City, West Berlin, Berlin Wall, I Think Map, Museum Island, World History Lessons, Brandenburg Gate, Old Maps, City Maps

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Berlin Map from 1688, from: Historischer Atlas von Berlin in VI Grundrissen nach gleichem Maßstabe von 1415 bis 1800. Gezeichnet von J.M.F. Schmidt. Berlin: Simon Schropp und Kamp 1835. In the 13th century Cölln was the sister town of Old Berlin (Altberlin), located on the southern Spree Island in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. Today the island is located in the historic core of the central Mitte locality of modern Berlin. Its northern peak is known as Museum Island, while the part south of Ger

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Spandau Zitadelle, Germany. West of Berlin, where the Spree and the Havel rivers meet... Real Castles, Beautiful Castles, Beautiful Places, Cathedral Architecture, Bunker, Castle House, Walled City

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Spandau Zitadelle, Germany. West of Berlin, where the Spree and the Havel rivers meet...

The Netherlands Star Fort - Fort- Bourtange, Groningen, Netherlands Places Around The World, Around The Worlds, Places To Travel, Places To Go, Europe Places, Riomaggiore, Voyage Europe, Beaux Villages

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The Netherlands Star Fort - Fort- Bourtange, Groningen, Netherlands

Walmer Castle, Kent, England. Built by Henry VIII to defend the south coast from the new threat of attack by gunpowder - not a star fort per se... Beautiful Buildings, Chateau Medieval, Medieval Castle, Palaces, Castles In England, English Castles, Castle Ruins

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Walmer Castle, Kent, England. Built by Henry VIII to defend the south coast from the new threat of attack by gunpowder - not a star fort per se...

A frontier stockade - constructed in readily-available wood after the American Revolution. The use of only two bastions... “economical of the number of defenders needed and still provided adequate flanking fire in a small fortification.” G. Turner, “Plan and Elevation of a Stockade Work, with Block-House Bastions; designed for the defence of the Settlement of Coleraine, on the Great Miami River, 1791.”Watercolor, pen and ink. Josiah Harmar Papers. Map Division, Small Maps 1791. Castle Floor Plan, Old Fort, Today In History, Colonial America, Concept Architecture, Historical Maps

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A frontier stockade - constructed in readily-available wood after the American Revolution. The use of only two bastions... “economical of the number of defenders needed and still provided adequate flanking fire in a small fortification.” G. Turner, “Plan and Elevation of a Stockade Work, with Block-House Bastions; designed for the defence of the Settlement of Coleraine, on the Great Miami River, 1791.”Watercolor, pen and ink. Josiah Harmar Papers. Map Division, Small Maps 1791.

An engineer’s plan of the British Fort Ontario, on Lake Ontario, five years into its construction. Thomas Sowers, “Plan of Fort Ontario, Shewing such Part of the Works as are finished and such as yet remains to be done to compleat the Fort.”Watercolor, pen and ink, 1764. Map Division, M-154. Maps 4-L-16. Clements Library, Brian Dunnigan Vintage Travel Posters, Vintage World Maps, Sims 4, Cheerleading Pyramids, Fantasy Map, Train Layouts

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An engineer’s plan of the British Fort Ontario, on Lake Ontario, five years into its construction. Thomas Sowers, “Plan of Fort Ontario, Shewing such Part of the Works as are finished and such as yet remains to be done to compleat the Fort.”Watercolor, pen and ink, 1764. Map Division, M-154. Maps 4-L-16. Clements Library, Brian Dunnigan

Part of the British defenses of Newport, Rhode Island during the American Revolution, this fort was constructed with a half-bastion plan, more commonly used for temporary fortifications. Clements Library, Brian Dunnigan Playroom Design, Kids Room Design, Kid Playroom, Architecture Plan, Teen Bedroom Designs, Girls Bedroom

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Part of the British defenses of Newport, Rhode Island during the American Revolution, this fort was constructed with a half-bastion plan, more commonly used for temporary fortifications. Clements Library, Brian Dunnigan

King Henry VII (1457-1509) was the first ruler to build dry docks, which he did at Portsmouth. This feat of naval engineering occurred in 1495, and the first ship built there was Sweepstake in 1497. The small town of Gosport, located right at the choke point through which one must sail to get into Fareham Lake, and thus get to Portsmouth. Gosport the focus of a major defensive buildup... the first was Fort Monckton. 1780-1793. 1860, with French navy parity, Palmerston forts begun at Portsmouth. King Henry, Portsmouth, Small Towns, Towers, Ruler, Sailing, Coastal

King Henry VII (1457-1509) was the first ruler to build dry docks, which he did at Portsmouth. This feat of naval engineering occurred in 1495, and the first ship built there was Sweepstake in 1497. The small town of Gosport, located right at the choke point through which one must sail to get into Fareham Lake, and thus get to Portsmouth. Gosport the focus of a major defensive buildup... the first was Fort Monckton. 1780-1793. 1860, with French navy parity, Palmerston forts begun at Portsmouth.

Henry VIII began fortifying the southern coast of England in 1539 with the latest in fortification technology: The Device Fort. The 1539 Device Programme resulted in the construction of 30 castles and forts along the south of England, ranging in size from relatively simple earthen bulwarks to such concentrically lovely forts as Pendennis Castle, a squat, stoutly-engineered artillery bastion. Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. Falmouth Cornwall, English Monarchs, Fantasy City, Scottish Castles, Henry Viii, Old Buildings, British Royals

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Henry VIII began fortifying the southern coast of England in 1539 with the latest in fortification technology: The Device Fort. The 1539 Device Programme resulted in the construction of 30 castles and forts along the south of England, ranging in size from relatively simple earthen bulwarks to such concentrically lovely forts as Pendennis Castle, a squat, stoutly-engineered artillery bastion. Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.

The Battle of Culloden, the last major battle to be fought in the UK, had raged on April 16 1746. This battle had quashed the hopes of the House of Stuart to overthrow the House of Hanover in Great Britain. Some 1,000 English soldiers were brought in to both build the new fort and defend it from attack if necessary. Fort George was completed in 1759 at the cost of 200,000 Pounds, over twice its original estimate and more than all of Scotland's GNP at the time. When finished it was not needed. Cool Forts, House Of Stuart, Inverness, 17th Century, Great Britain, Outlander

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The Battle of Culloden, the last major battle to be fought in the UK, had raged on April 16 1746. This battle had quashed the hopes of the House of Stuart to overthrow the House of Hanover in Great Britain. Some 1,000 English soldiers were brought in to both build the new fort and defend it from attack if necessary. Fort George was completed in 1759 at the cost of 200,000 Pounds, over twice its original estimate and more than all of Scotland's GNP at the time. When finished it was not needed.

The refortification of Berwick Castle was the single most costly undertaking during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), using the latest in the trace italienne style of fortification. Berwick was now ready to defend the kingdom from anything France or Spain might try to throw at it. Berwick was never formally part of Scotland or England until 1707, when the two joined at last. Even after this union, several proclamations referred to "England, Scotland and the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Queen Elizabeth, Ancestry, Family History, Reign, Castles, City Photo

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The refortification of Berwick Castle was the single most costly undertaking during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), using the latest in the trace italienne style of fortification. Berwick was now ready to defend the kingdom from anything France or Spain might try to throw at it. Berwick was never formally part of Scotland or England until 1707, when the two joined at last. Even after this union, several proclamations referred to "England, Scotland and the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

In 1859 Fort Cumberland, Plymouth, UK became the headquarters of the Royal Marine Artillery, and changes were made in 1860-61 to accomodate new, rifled cannon. Changes were also made in the fort's bastions between 1886 and 1892 to make way for Moncrieff Disappearing Guns, a form of artillery designed in the 1860's by Crimean War (1853-1856) veteran Captain Alexander Moncrieff to pop entertainingly from behind cover to fire and then pop back down to be reloaded. Fun! Plymouth England, Military Engineering, Crimean War, Royal Marines, Kingdom Of Great Britain

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In 1859 Fort Cumberland, Plymouth, UK became the headquarters of the Royal Marine Artillery, and changes were made in 1860-61 to accomodate new, rifled cannon. Changes were also made in the fort's bastions between 1886 and 1892 to make way for Moncrieff Disappearing Guns, a form of artillery designed in the 1860's by Crimean War (1853-1856) veteran Captain Alexander Moncrieff to pop entertainingly from behind cover to fire and then pop back down to be reloaded. Fun!

Charles Fort, named for King Charles II (1630-1685), was built by the British in the 1670's and 1680's atop the remains of Ringcurran Castle, a medieval fortification. Across the mouth of Kinsale Harbor, James' Fort had been built at the beginning of the 1600's atop another fort, Castle Ny-Parke. Ireland. By 1690 King James II (1633-1701) was at war with William of Orange (1650-1702) over the English throne. Charles Fort was besieged by the Duke of Malborough (1650-1722), fighting for Will King James, King Charles, Duke, Ireland

Charles Fort, named for King Charles II (1630-1685), was built by the British in the 1670's and 1680's atop the remains of Ringcurran Castle, a medieval fortification. Across the mouth of Kinsale Harbor, James' Fort had been built at the beginning of the 1600's atop another fort, Castle Ny-Parke. Ireland. By 1690 King James II (1633-1701) was at war with William of Orange (1650-1702) over the English throne. Charles Fort was besieged by the Duke of Malborough (1650-1722), fighting for Will

Tilbury Fort, London, England. Work on the current fort was begun in 1670. The original blockhouse was retained, and work, often accomplished by pressing labor from nearby towns, continued into the 1680's. Scottish prisoners taken at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 were held at Tilbury Fort. Ten armed hulks were arrayed across the Thames in 1803 in an effort to block a French invasion... antiaircraft guns on the fort's parade ground shot down a Zeppelin airship in WWI. Around The World Cruise, Hermitage Museum, Ancient Architecture, Landscape Photos, Wwi

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Tilbury Fort, London, England. Work on the current fort was begun in 1670. The original blockhouse was retained, and work, often accomplished by pressing labor from nearby towns, continued into the 1680's. Scottish prisoners taken at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 were held at Tilbury Fort. Ten armed hulks were arrayed across the Thames in 1803 in an effort to block a French invasion... antiaircraft guns on the fort's parade ground shot down a Zeppelin airship in WWI.

Royal Citadel, Plymouth, England. England's wars with the Dutch (1664-1667) convinced King Charles II (1630-1685) that the port at Plymouth was vital to his nation's security. Work on the Citadel commenced in 1665, atop an earlier fortification: Fisher's Nose Blockhouse, dating around 1500, was incorporated in the Citadel's southeast corner Devon Uk, Devon And Cornwall, Devon England, Great Photos, Stuff To Do

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Royal Citadel, Plymouth, England. England's wars with the Dutch (1664-1667) convinced King Charles II (1630-1685) that the port at Plymouth was vital to his nation's security. Work on the Citadel commenced in 1665, atop an earlier fortification: Fisher's Nose Blockhouse, dating around 1500, was incorporated in the Citadel's southeast corner

Spike Island - Dominated by a star fort, this piece of land has borne witness to great religious communities, raids by the fearsome Vikings, even the Normans could not ignore Spike; they came and they conquered this island. This well placed island was also used for the transportation of convicts right up to and during the great famine. Survival Courses, Team Building Exercises, County Cork, Boat Tours, Places Of Interest, Ireland Travel

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Spike Island - Dominated by a star fort, this piece of land has borne witness to great religious communities, raids by the fearsome Vikings, even the Normans could not ignore Spike; they came and they conquered this island. This well placed island was also used for the transportation of convicts right up to and during the great famine.

The star shaped fort in Kinsale, Ireland. Cork Ireland, Belle Villa, Conquistador, Historic Homes, Vacation Spots, Places To See

The star shaped fort in Kinsale, Ireland.

Fort George is a bastioned'defence built on an isolated promontory jutting in to the Moray Firth, just a short bus ride from Inverness Town Centre. The Fort is one of a chain of fortifications in and around the Great Glen, intended to subjugate the Highlands of Scotland. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Eastern defences were built to resist land attack. Inverness Scotland, British Government, Scottish Highlands, British Isles, Aerial View, Airplane View, Places To Visit

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Fort George is a bastioned'defence built on an isolated promontory jutting in to the Moray Firth, just a short bus ride from Inverness Town Centre. The Fort is one of a chain of fortifications in and around the Great Glen, intended to subjugate the Highlands of Scotland. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Eastern defences were built to resist land attack.

Landguard Fort. The only deep water harbour between the Thames and the Humber lies at Harwich, where the rivers Stour and Orwell flow into the sea. The entrance to the harbour is between the town of Harwich on the one side and a split of land, known as Landguard Point, on the other side. Deep Water, The Other Side, Rivers, Entrance, Flow

Landguard Fort. The only deep water harbour between the Thames and the Humber lies at Harwich, where the rivers Stour and Orwell flow into the sea. The entrance to the harbour is between the town of Harwich on the one side and a split of land, known as Landguard Point, on the other side.