A Newfoundland landmark is among a number of Canadian historic sites up for funding through the National Trust’s Next Great Save competition.
The Trinity Historical Society has entered a submission focused on preserving Fort Point, and is looking for the support of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Cannon at Fort Point (via Trinity Historical Society)
The former military fortification, located on a narrow piece of land at the head of Trinity harbour dates to the early 1700s.
(via the Trinity Historical Society)
The society says work is needed to preserve the local interpretation building and provide “the visitor a quality experience.”
Built to protect mercantile operations in the town, the site was fortified with three batteries and 18 guns, a store house, powder magazine and barracks for 224 soldiers surrounded by parapets and palisades.
The fort was destroyed by the French in 1762, and parts were rebuilt before the War of 1812 to ward against potential raids from American privateers.
The fort was eventually abandoned and a light house was built at the site in 1871.
The winning submission gets $50,000, second place gets $10,000 and third place gets $5,000. The deadline for voting is today.
