Castle Hill Historic Site - Placentia, Newfoundland
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hykesj
N 47° 15.061 W 053° 58.289
22T E 275158 N 5237341
Besides the history and archeology, Castle Hill Historic Site affords a wonderful view of the town of Placentia in Newfoundland.
Waymark Code: WM162M2
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 04/21/2022
Views: 2
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, various European powers vied for control of the rich fisheries off Newfoundland. Placentia, on the western side of the Avalon Peninsula, was occupied by the French who successfully defended the town until 1713 when the end of the War of Spanish Succession caused France to cede Placentia to England. Castle Hill therefore contains remnants of both French and British fortifications.
But enough history - for this waymark, the important thing is the wonderful view of Placentia that you get from the old fort. The view is toward the southeast across an arm of Placentia Bay.
City Name: Placentia
View Type: Over Water
Location Type: Natural High-Point
City Lights: no
Distance: .5
Terrain: 
Fee: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
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