Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

Soldiers patrol Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fla. 3-27-09

Unknown writing on the wall in side the fort

Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida

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Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida

Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida

A watchtower at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine Fl.

Coquina means little shells. It is a natural stone that was used in the construction of el Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.

Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine FL

Castillo de San Marcos St Augustine FL

Photo by John

St. Augustine. At the corner of each bastion was a circular space that a guard could be protected from both weather and enemy fire. The space was about 3 feet in diameter. The outside was painted red.