Marblehead in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Fort Sewall Site Plan

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

1. Fort Sewall Site Plan Marker

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Fort Sewall Site Plan
Legend
A Kitchen
B Guard Room
C Store Room
D Dungeon
E Magazine
F Temporary Magazine

The bomb-proof headquarters, covered with several feet of earth, consists of four rooms (left to right):
Room A – a kitchen with fireplace and well.
Rooms B & C – guard rooms with for officers on duty.
Room D – a small windowless dungeon entered from Room C. A few British or French prisoners were held here briefly.
In the rear of Room C, a curved brick stairway leads to the upper level and magazine entrance. There are two underground ammunition magazines below the upper level.
Town Of Marblehead, Massachusetts

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 42° 30.498′ N, 70° 50.515′ W. Marker is in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Fort Sewall Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Located in Fort Sewall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marblehead MA 01945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Sewall (a few steps from this marker); Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Casimir Pulaski (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Sewall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Sewall (within shouting distance of this marker); Agnes Surriage Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bailey's Head (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Burial Hill (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marblehead.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

2. Fort Sewall Site Plan Marker

Beyond is the bomb-proof headquarters described on the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.