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Revision as of 04:29, 8 August 2012
Fort Rodd Hill (1894-1956) - An Endicott Period Canadian Coastal Fort first established in 1894 . Named after Adm. John Rashleigh Rodd. Deactivated in 1956.
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Fort Rodd Hill History
Established as a part of the Harbor Defense of Victoria.
Endicott Period
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Battery Cost | Notes |
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| Fort Rodd Hill Upper Battery | 1 | 6" | Disappearing | 1895-1941 | £ ? | |
| Fort Rodd Hill Lower Battery | 2 | 6" | Disappearing | 1895-1942 | £4419 | |
| Battery Belmont | 2 1 |
12-pounder Twin 6-pounder |
Pedestal Pedestal |
1900-1944 1944-1956 |
£ ? | |
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World War I
World War II
Current Status
Now a part of Fort Rodd Hill, Parks Canada park. Period guns and carriages in place.
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Location: Fort Rodd Hill Parks Canada Park, British Columbia. Maps & Images Lat: 48.4323 Long: -123.4504 |
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Visited: 22 Jun 2009
Fort Rodd Hill Picture Gallery
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