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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1813-1867) - A colonial militia post established in 1813 during the [[War of 1812]] by Loyalists in present day Saint Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Abandoned in 1867. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1813-1867) - A colonial militia post established in 1813 during the [[War of 1812]] by Loyalists in present day Saint Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Abandoned in 1867. | ||
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[[File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 16.jpg|thumb|left|200px|2nd Floor Display Gun and Carriage]] | [[File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 16.jpg|thumb|left|200px|2nd Floor Display Gun and Carriage]] | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
[[File:Saint Andrews Town - 09.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Original Gun Displayed Downtown]] | [[File:Saint Andrews Town - 09.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Original Gun Displayed Downtown]] | ||
Part of St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Original blockhouse with a three gun earthworks battery in front. One smaller gun on the second floor of the blockhouse. The blockhouse was restored in 1967 and again in 1992 after being damaged by a fire. Charred beams can still be seen and the roof has been replaced. The first floor of the blockhouse has been fitted out with period military furnishings. Visitors can go the second floor where a small cannon is displayed along with other artillery stuff. In front of the blockhouse is a three gun earthworks battery faced out to the | Part of St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Original blockhouse with a three-gun earthworks battery in front. One smaller gun on the second floor of the blockhouse. The blockhouse was restored in 1967 and again in 1992 after being damaged by a fire. Charred beams can still be seen and the roof has been replaced. The first floor of the blockhouse has been fitted out with period military furnishings. Visitors can go on the second floor where a small cannon is displayed along with other artillery stuff. In front of the blockhouse is a three-gun earthworks battery faced out to the waterside with the display cannons and carriages. Two of the original guns on metal carriages are on display in Market Square in the town of Saint Andrews. | ||
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File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 36.jpg|Blockhouse Markers | |||
File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 12.jpg|1st Floor Interior Display | File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 12.jpg|1st Floor Interior Display | ||
File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 14.jpg| | File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 14.jpg|1st Floor Stove | ||
File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 17.jpg|2nd Floor Powder Kegs | |||
File:St Andrews Blockhouse - 22.jpg|New Roof Interior | |||
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{{Visited|15 Jun 2013}} | {{Visited|15 Jun 2013}} | ||
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Saint Andrews Blockhouse (1813-1867) - A colonial militia post established in 1813 during the War of 1812 by Loyalists in present day Saint Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Abandoned in 1867.
History --TBF--
Current Status Part of St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Original blockhouse with a three-gun earthworks battery in front. One smaller gun on the second floor of the blockhouse. The blockhouse was restored in 1967 and again in 1992 after being damaged by a fire. Charred beams can still be seen and the roof has been replaced. The first floor of the blockhouse has been fitted out with period military furnishings. Visitors can go on the second floor where a small cannon is displayed along with other artillery stuff. In front of the blockhouse is a three-gun earthworks battery faced out to the waterside with the display cannons and carriages. Two of the original guns on metal carriages are on display in Market Square in the town of Saint Andrews.
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Visited: 15 Jun 2013 |
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