Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Balcarres Redoubt
Stunned and reeling from fighting in Barber’s Wheat Field, Crown Forces were able to re-form here behind previously constructed defenses. These log-and-earth walls had been built shortly after September 19, 1777. These fortifications are now known as the Balcarres Redoubt, named after the British officer who commanded the British Light Infantry stationed here.
Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1355.
Location. 43° 0.187′ N, 73° 38.278′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park along a walking trail at the Balcarres Redoubt/Freeman Farm stop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zebulon Bidwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); Freeman House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bloody Knoll (about 400 feet away); Americans Attack (about 500 feet away); Saratoga 1777 (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Hardin Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a picture of British troops in the fortifications of the Balcarres Redoubt. To the left is a cross section diagram of the fortification.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on April 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,847 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8, 9. submitted on July 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.