Fort Lawrence, National Historic Site in Cumberland County, Canada.
Fort Lawrence stands on a ridge surrounded by pastures in Nova Scotia, with archaeological remains hidden beneath a modern dairy farm structure.
British troops constructed Fort Lawrence in 1750 to defend the Chignecto isthmus, maintaining control until its abandonment in 1755 after Fort Beauséjour's capture.
The site marks the location where 1,100 Acadians were taken for deportation to Anglo-American colonies during the territorial conflicts of the 1750s.
Archaeological investigations continue at the site, revealing military artifacts and structural elements that document the fort's defensive capabilities and daily operations.
Eighty-six Acadian prisoners executed a notable escape by digging a tunnel under the fort's wall during the deportation period of October 1755.
Location: Cumberland County
GPS coordinates: 45.84778,-64.26167
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:13
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