Fort of Paimogo
17th Century fort in Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fort of Paimogo, also known as the Fort of Our Lady of the Angels of Paimogo (Portuguese: Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos de Paimogo), stands in a dominant position on Paimogo beach near the town of Lourinhã, Lisbon District in Portugal Constructed in 1674, it ceased to serve a military function in 1834 and is now under threat from coastal erosion. The fort presents an almost unique example of a fort from that period that has not undergone subsequent modification.[1][2]
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Fort of Paimogo | |
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Forte de Paimogo | |
Lisbon District Near Lourinhã in Portugal | |
Coordinates | 39°17′14″N 9°20′26″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Good, but potential for erosion |
Site history | |
Built | 1674 |
Battles/wars | Portuguese Restoration War |
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