Castle Hill, National historic site in Placentia, Canada
Fort Royal stands on a hill overlooking Placentia Bay, with stone walls and cannon platforms that demonstrate 17th-century military engineering techniques.
The French constructed Fort Royal in 1687 as part of their colonial defense system, which included Fort Plaisance and Fort Saint Louis around Placentia Bay.
The site preserves structures from both French and British colonial periods, reflecting the territorial changes following the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.
The fort contains interpretive displays, walking paths, and viewing areas that provide information about the military and colonial history of Newfoundland.
Fort Royal represents the easternmost starfort constructed on the North American continent, with original fortification elements from the 1690s still visible.
Location: Placentia
Inception: 1662
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nl/castlehill/index
GPS coordinates: 47.25111,-53.97139
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:21
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