Fort Cachacrou
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Fort Cachacrou (also Cashacrou, Cacharou) was a historic military fortification and signal station on the island of Dominica. The fort was built by the British in the 1760s in present-day Scotts Head.[1] During the American Revolutionary War, it was the site of the first battle in the French Invasion of Dominica.[1][2] Remains of Fort Cachacrou include portions of the original walls and a canon. The site is accessible via the Waitukubuli National Trail.[3][4][5]
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Fort Cachacrou | |
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Scott's Head, Dominica | |
Coordinates | 15.215801°N 61.36798°W / 15.215801; -61.36798 |
Type | Fortification |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
In use | No |
Materials | Stone |
Battles/wars | 1778 Invasion of Dominica (American Revolutionary War) |
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