Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Northern Defense Lines

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

1. Northern Defense Lines Marker

Inscription. After the English burned St. Augustine in 1702, the Spanish built earthworks beyond the fort for defense against attack. Water and marsh protected the other sides.

English raiders were stopped in 1728 at The Hornwork, a half mile north of here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.

Location. 29° 53.884′ N, 81° 18.69′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on South Castillo Drive (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling north. Located at the parapet of Castillo de San Marcos. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 S Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indian Prisoners (a few steps from this marker); Chapel of St. Mark (a few steps from this marker); British Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Reading the Cannon / Claves de cañones (a few steps from this marker); St. Charles Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); It Begins / Ya comienza (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

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Also see . . . Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. NPS website. (Submitted on August 24, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

2. Northern Defense Lines Marker

The marker stands at the northern wall's parapet, between two cannons.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.