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  • Point Frederick (Kingston, Ontario)

  • Point Frederick (Kingston, Ontario)

    Point Frederick is a historic military site located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Established in the late 18th century, it served as the location of the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard, which played a crucial role during the War of 1812 in constructing and maintaining British naval vessels. The site also houses Fort Frederick, a Martello tower built in 1846 AD for harbor defense. Today, Point Frederick is part of the Royal Military College of Canada. The site 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.
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    Point Frederick (Kingston, Ontario)

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2007

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    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Canada

    Ontario

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    18th Century AD

    British

    British

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    British Monuments

     

     

     

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