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Manoranjan fort as can be seen while climbing Shreevardhan fort.....the fortification is still intact....also one can see the temple at the base of the fort.
Sanky thanks for letting me use your camera :)
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Tout est accompli : Maintenant fortifie-toi et prends courage, à toi d’y aller
Jean 19:30 ; Josué 1:1-11
C'est une fortification maritime du XVIIème siècle. Sa construction, décidée par Louvois, ministre de la guerre de Louis XIV, est menée de 1691 à 1694 d'après les plans de Vauban.
It is a 17th-century maritime fortification. Its construction, ordered by Louvois, Louis XIV's Minister of War, was carried out from 1691 to 1694 according to plans by Vauban.
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Fort Beekenburg was built in 1703 on a rocky headland on the eastern shore of Caracas Bay on the orders of the Governor Van Beek (and named after him) to protect the entrance to the bay behind it; the Spaanse Water (Spanish water).
The round tower of the fort was completely built out of stones that were fabricated in the Netherlands and which were shipped to Curaçao as ballast.
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Accepted: 05/06/2025
Fort Jefferson is located in Dry Tortugas National Park. This park is a cluster of seven small islands located 70 miles off the coast of Key West Florida. They were originally named "Las Tortugas (The Turtles) by Ponce de Leon for the abundance of sea turtles that once inhabited the area. The "Dry" was added later due to the lack of fresh water on the islands.
Fort Jefferson was a military installation that guarded the waters off the Florida Keys. During the Civil War, Union warships used the harbor to blockade Southern shipping. It was also used as a prison, mainly for Union deserters. Its most famous prisoner was Dr. Samuel Mudd who participated in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.
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A pretty spot along the coast of Maine just as you enter the state from the south. A neat little fort to visit and a nice place to take a break as well. Took this view vertical to get the nice tree in the frame.
Codgers Fort
Northumberland.
Folly c.1770 by Thomas Wright for Sir Walter Blackett. Large blocks of roughly-
dressed stone. A triangular bastion c.30 yards long with a square-plan
projection at the apex. The wall is c.8 ft. high, with 16 gun loops. The
front of the square projection has 3 crenellations.
The wall ends in 2 turrets c.6 ft. square with doorways on inner returns,
rough projecting cornices and rough, stone pyramidal roofs. They are c.15 ft.
high.
This build was loosely inspired by Japanese castles in general, although that wasn't what I was intending when I first started - it was going to be a simple star fort. But, it kept on getting taller... and taller...
Build log on my blog, and time lapse video on YouTube if you want to see the "taller and taller" process!
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Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
This was shot during sunset and made a pleasant scene. I loved the brick wall design and the shadows.
Le Fort Teremba est un ancien pénitencier de Nouvelle-Calédonie, situé non loin de Moindou sur la côte ouest de la Grande Terre.
Another from the archives that was long ago shared over on RP.
The 11AM Anchorage yard job with MP15DC 1553 seen pulling a small cut off 189 flats the US Army Fort Richardson loop area for this first time in over a decade. This test load of Strykers and other equipment will be pulled back to the ARR's main yard for forwarding north back to Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks regular freight service.
Anchorage, Alaska
Wednesday February 27, 2008
The late afternoon sun shone through the windows of the old Fort Lawton Chapel.
Happy Window Wednesday!
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Raja Kakil Dev captured the Amber region from the Mina tribes and began construction of Jaigarh fort around the middle of the eleventh century. Over the centuries, the Fort was augmented by subsequent rulers, including Maha Raja Jai Singh II, who added palace apartments to the complex.
The fort, rugged and similar in structural design to the Amer Fort, is also known as Victory Fort. It has a length of 3 kilometres along the north–south direction and a width of 1 kilometre. The fort features a cannon named "Jaivana" (Jaivana Cannon), which was manufactured in the fort precincts and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels. Jaigarh Fort and Amer Fort are connected by subterranean passages and considered as one complex.
Sandy Hook NJ- Built in 1895, Fort Hancock was originally part of the US Army New York Artillery District, part of which became the Coast Defenses of Southern New York in 1913, along with Fort Hamilton and Fort Wadsworth.
If we are not good stewards of our freedom, we will lose it. Yet the apathetic do not care.
Daniel 11:19 “Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.”
BN train 196 slowly eases south down the center of Mason Steet in Ft. Collins, Colorado on January 30, 1991. This is former C&S track.
Mehrangarh (Mehran Fort), located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of the impact of cannonballs fired by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning 'victory'), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.
Amer Fort, located in Jaipur, India, was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I. A blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, it features intricate carvings, expansive courtyards, and stunning mirror work. The fort served as the royal residence before Jaipur’s city palace was established. Known for its artistic elements like the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) and the Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Amber Fort symbolizes Rajasthan’s rich heritage and royal history. Its strategic location on a hilltop provided defense advantages, making it a key stronghold. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction.
Another shot from the ramparts of Kumbhalgarh fort which will give you a little idea of the inside of the fort.You can see the 36 kms long walls stretching away into the distance and also a few temples.There was also a small village inside the fort which you can see here.
This is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan.It was built by Maharana Kumbha,the ruler of the kingdom of Mewar from the valiant Sisodia Rajput clan in the 15th century.
It is situated on a hilltop in the western Aravalli ranges at a height of approx.3600 feet above sea level.The fort has perimeter walls that extend 36 kms.,making it one of the longest walls in the world.The frontal walls are 15 feet thick and there are 7 fortified gateways.There are over 360 temples inside the fort.The palaces are well preserved and the fort is supposed to be the birthplace of the valiant Rajput king - Maharana Pratap.
Kumbhalgarh is situated on the borders of the areas of Mewar and Marwar in Rajasthan.Due to its strategic position it was used as a place of refuge by the rulers of Mewar during times of danger.It remained impregnable to direct assault.
Although it was attacked many times ,it is believed to have been first captured by Emperor Akbar's general Shahbaz Khan in 1576.It was recaptured by Maharana Pratap in 1585.The British took over the control of the fort in 1818 and later returned it to the Sisodias of Udaipur.
The fort is now a UNESCO World Heritage site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Unfortunately we visited the fort after 10 am when the sun was already high in the heavens.Not a good time for photography but I did manage a few decent shots.
Source :- Wikipedia.
Fort de Schans is aangelegd in opdracht van Willem van Oranje. Die wilde het eiland en de Reede van Texel beschermen tegen de Spanjaarden. Het stervormige fort nabij Oudeschild is rond 1574 gebouwd. De Reede van Texel was belangrijk voor de scheepvaart.
De Schans zorgde niet alleen voor de kustverdediging: het fort deed in de gouden eeuw ook dienst als rechtbank voor muiterij op de schepen en werd gebruikt als gevangenis. Ook vonden er executies plaats. In het begin van de 19e eeuw werd het vort vergroot.
In 1811 bracht Napoleon een bezoek aan de Schans waarna hij het fort liet vergroten en het met twee buurforten liet versterken. De Lunette en de Redoute bestonden uit enkelvoudige aarden wallen en dienden ter dekking van de Schans bij eventuele aanvallen. De drie forten zijn echter nooit voor de oorlogsvoering gebruikt.
Na de Franse bezetting raakten ze in verval. In de jaren dertig van de 20ste eeuw werden de Redoute en de Lunette geheel afgegraven. Bij de Schans is dat gedeeltelijk gebeurd. Het vrijgekomen zand werd gebruikt voor dijkverhogingen. Natuurmonumenten heeft Fort de Schans enkele jaren terug in fases laten restaureren. Bij die werkzaamheden werden diverse interessante vondsten gedaan. Zo zijn onder meer de resten van een eeuwenoud straatje gevonden dat werd gebruikt als platvorm voor kanonnen.
Bron en een interessant filmpje
www.texel.net/nl/over-texel/historie/de-schans/
Fort de Schans was commissioned by William of Orange. He wanted to protect the island and the Texel Roads from the Spanish. The star-shaped fort near Oudeschild was built around 1574. The Texel Roads were important for shipping.
The Schans not only provided coastal defense: during the Dutch Golden Age, the fort also served as a court for mutinies on ships and as a prison. Executions also took place there. In the early 19th century, the fort was enlarged.
In 1811, Napoleon visited the Schans, after which he enlarged the fort and reinforced it with two neighboring forts. The Lunette and the Redoute consisted of single earthen ramparts and served to cover the Schans in case of attack. However, the three forts were never used for warfare.
After the French occupation, they fell into disrepair. In the 1930s, the Redoute and the Lunette were completely excavated. This was partially done at De Schans. The excavated sand was used to raise the dikes. A few years ago, Natuurmonumenten commissioned the phased restoration of Fort De Schans. Several interesting discoveries were made during these restoration works. These included the remains of a centuries-old alleyway that was used as a platform for cannons.
Source and an interesting video:
Le fort des Rousses, fort Général Henry Martin depuis 1984, est un vaste ouvrage militaire construit sous le Second Empire, situé sur une position dominante occidentale de la commune des Rousses dans le Jura composé de trois bâtiments (Cavalier, Quitry et Saint-Germain), parties visibles de plusieurs niveaux souterrains.
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La commune des Rousses est située à la frontière suisse, et au début du xixe siècle, l’état major français craint une éventuelle attaque par un belligérant qui aurait violé la neutralité suisse. Face à la menace d'invasion des armées autrichiennes, le colonel Christin reçoit l'ordre de fortifier et d'organiser la défense des positions des Rousses en 1815, sur la frontière du Jura, point stratégique. Il fait alors bâtir cinq redoutes.
En 1841, le ministère des Finances vote un crédit pour la construction d'un fort et un terrain de 93 hectares est acquis au sud-ouest de la commune. Les travaux commencent en 1843 et se poursuivent durant une vingtaine d'années. L’inscription sur le porche d’entrée est 1848, mais il est considéré comme véritablement terminé en 1862-1863. À 1 150 m d'altitude, le fort des Rousses est la deuxième forteresse française par la superficie (après la forteresse du Mont-Valérien) : 21 ha à l'intérieur du mur d'enceinte, plus de 50 000 m2 de salles voûtées et des kilomètres de galeries. Il est construit en pierre calcaire extraite localement et largement recouvert de terre comme protection supplémentaire contre les bombardements.
Le fort possède deux portes d'entrée. Au nord, construite entre deux passages couverts voûtés, la porte de France. À l'est, la porte de Suisse, protégée par un pont-levis à la Poncelet et couverte par une importante tenaille, est considérée comme la porte principale. Le fort des Rousses a été doté de trois casernes monumentales. Aucune source n'alimente les réserves d'eau et seules les eaux recueillies sur les terrasses des bâtiments après les pluies ou la fonte des neiges remplissent les citernes installées sous chaque bâtiment.