Fort of Cão
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The Fort of Cão (Forte do Cão in Portuguese), also referred to as Fortlet of Cão (Fortim do Cão in Portuguese), is located in the place of Gelfa, by the Gelfa Beach and Gelfa Woodland, south of the village and parish of Âncora, in the municipality of Caminha, district of Viana do Castelo, in Portugal.[1][2]
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Fort of Cão | |
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Forte do Cão | |
Âncora, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 41°47′52″N 8°52′26″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Built | 1699-1702[1] |
In use | 18th century |
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