Near Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
York Redoubt
Photographed By David Graff, July 1, 2011
1. York Redoubt Marker
York Redoubt was the heart of the defences protecting the outer harbour approaches to Halifax. Begun in 1793, it was enlarged by the Duke of Kent who constructed a Martello tower here in 1798. The redoubt became an essential link in the communications system protecting the city against surprise attack. Its strategic importance was such that it was rebuilt in the 1860s and 1880s to mount more powerful guns. In the twentieth century York Redoubt became the tactical command centre for all harbour defences. It remained active until 1956.
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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, Government of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 44° 35.812′ N, 63° 33.19′ W. Marker is near Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. Marker can be reached from York Redoubt Access Road, 0.2 kilometers south of Ferguson's Cove Road. The marker is mounted on a boulder inside the grounds of the fort on the right side of a trail going east from the parking area, through the Old Gorge Wall, past the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Duke of York's Martello Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Samuel Cunard (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); John William Ritchie (approx. 4.7 kilometers away); Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. (1923- 2012) (approx. 4.7 kilometers away); Passage to a New Beginning • Passage à un nouveau monde (approx. 4.7 kilometers away); Polish Immigration Memorial (approx. 4.7 kilometers away); Lest We Forget (approx. 4.7 kilometers away); Pier 21 / Le Quai 21 (approx. 4.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
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Photographed By David Graff, July 1, 2011
2. York Redoubt Marker
The Old Gorge Wall and trail to the parking area are in the background.
Photographed By David Graff, July 1, 2011
3. York Redoubt Artillery
Some of the guns are 9" Rifled Muzzle Loaders built in the 1860s. They used shells designed to punch through the armour on the new ironclad warships. The distant building on the hill is the Fire Command Post.
Photographed By David Graff, July 1, 2011
4. Retired Artillery
The "New Gorge Wall" and the main gate are in the background. The New Gorge Wall was built to defend York Redoubt against an attack by land.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2011, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
