Fort Plaisance, French military fort in Placentia, Canada
The fort stands on a high plateau overlooking Placentia Bay, with earthen ramparts that provided strategic control over the maritime approaches.
Established in 1662 by French settlers, Fort Plaisance protected trading interests until 1713 when the Treaty of Utrecht transferred control to British forces.
The fortification represents the French military presence in Newfoundland, with architectural elements reflecting 17th-century colonial defensive structures.
Visitors can explore the remains of the fort's foundation structures and examine the placement of 32 cannons that once protected the harbor.
The fort's original wooden stakes reinforced the earthen walls, a construction method that differed from later stone fortifications in the region.
Location: Placentia
Inception: 1662
GPS coordinates: 47.14160,-53.58200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:49
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