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  • Fort Henry

  • Fort Henry

    Fort Henry is a historic military fortification located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Built between 1832 AD and 1837 AD, it was constructed to defend the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard, Rideau Canal, and St. Lawrence River during a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The fort features a star-shaped design, thick stone walls, and extensive earthworks, showcasing 19th-century military engineering. Fort Henry is now a National Historic Site and museum, serving as a prominent landmark and reflecting Kingston's strategic importance in Canadian military history. Fort Henry was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of Rideau Canal.
    The site is one of the elements that make up the UNESCO World Heritage site, Rideau Canal.
    World Heritage Site
    Fort Henry
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    Fort Henry

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2007

    fortification

    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Canada

    Ontario

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    19th Century AD

    British

    British

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    British Monuments

     

     

     

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