Fort of Santa Cruz - A Guarda, Spain
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N 41° 54.302 W 008° 52.397
29T E 510509 N 4639239
Historic Fort in A Guarda.
Waymark Code: WMBDA5
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 05/09/2011
Views: 6
The Fort of Santa Cruz is included in the group of defensive A Guarda - Ínsua - Caminha in the leg covering the mouth of the river Minho. The fort of Santa Cruz has a defensive function and equally of force against the Portuguese enemy. and control the mouth of the river Minho. The Fort of Santa Cruz follows the models of buildings bastions, made ??in stone from the XVI-XVII. This fortress was last used in the War Between Portugal and the Spanish Realms.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: XVI Century
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Spain
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Significantly degraded but with restoration work underway
This site is administered by ----: A Guarad
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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