Burlington Heights in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada
Defensive Outwork
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Defensive Outwork Marker
was an outwork of
the first line of defense
1812 - 1815
Erected 1914 by Wentworth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 16.202′ N, 79° 53.226′ W. Marker is in Burlington Heights, Ontario, in Hamilton. Marker can be reached from York Boulevard north of Dundurn Street North. This historic marker is located in the Hamilton Cemetery, along the west side of one of the cemetery roadways, on a slight rise in the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 555 York Boulevard, Burlington Heights ON L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir John Harvey (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dundurn Castle (about 150 meters away); United Empire Loyalists (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Dundurn Castle (about 210 meters away); Sir Allan Napier MacNab (about 210 meters away); March to Stoney Creek
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Defensive Outwork Marker
View of the historic marker on the side of a roadway through the Hamilton Cemetery.
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Defensive Outwork Marker
View looking south of the historic marker, on a slight rise, on the side of a roadway, in the Hamilton Cemetery.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Defensive Outwork Marker
View looking south along York Boulevard of the entrance to the Hamilton Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
