Pointe aux Cannon Battery
| Pointe aux Canons Battery | |
|---|---|
| Saint Pierre Island, Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
Cannons that defended the harbour against the English | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 46°46′31″N 56°10′06″W / 46.775163566°N 56.16833266°W |
The Pointe aux Canons Battery (French pronunciation: [pwɛ̃t o kanɔ̃]) was a fort on the island of Saint Pierre in Saint Pierre and Miquelon built by the French to defend the islands from British attacks in 1690–1713. The 6 cannon battery was destroyed by the British in 1702.[1]
The old cannon battery was replaced in the 19th century to defend the islands during the Crimean War.[2] The Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse is located near the old fort site.
Four cannons now sit in a park near the site of the old fort, but traces of fort have disappeared with the development of the town.
References
- ^ A History of Newfoundland from the English, Colonial and Foreign Records, D. W. Prowse, at Google Books
- ^ Landmarks & Monuments at Saint Pierre et Miquelon website