Fort Metal Cross

Fort Metal Cross stands on a promontory near the fishing village of Infuma, featuring strategic defensive positions and thick stone walls overlooking the Gulf of Guinea.

The British constructed the fort in 1683 to protect their gold trade interests and counter the German presence at nearby Fort Gross Friedrichsburg.

The fort represents the European colonial presence in West Africa and functions as part of Ghana's material cultural heritage within UNESCO World Heritage designation.

Visitors can access the fort between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with large vessels requiring anchorage two kilometers offshore while small boats dock directly.

The fort earned the name 'fake mint of the Gold Coast' due to the impure gold extracted from local mines contrary to initial British expectations.

Location: Dixcove

Inception: 1683

Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions

GPS coordinates: 4.79342,-1.94504

Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:30