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Monadnock Hiker
Colonial Militia
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August 31 2017
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 Posted - September 22 2024 : 10:13:39 AM
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A Fort is Constructed:
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Much of our information about the layout of the Fort comes from a map by soldier John Maynard. - It outlines a plan showing the Fort’s homes, outbuildings, well placements and stockade. - The map also lists some of the names of those living in the Fort at No. 4 during the summer of 1746. - It shows that the Fort was built in the shape of a square with pointed twelve foot posts standing five inches apart, enough to shoot out from, but not wide enough for someone to enter. - Inside this protective wall they brought in existing houses and connected them with lean-tos.
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They constructed a “Great Chamber” with an attached wooden tower that served as a look out for miles up and down the Connecticut River. - The large hall served as a function room for church service, meetings or barracks. - In addition, they eventually secured a cannon, placed in Parker House, that would sound the alarm of danger in case of attack. - Should danger appear, residents would seek refuge inside the Fort leaving their fields and large animals.
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Fitzhugh Williams
Mohicanland Statesman
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Posted - September 23 2024 : 08:59:21 AM
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| This is #4, right? |
"Les deux pieds contre la muraille et la tete sous le robinet" |
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Monadnock Hiker
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Posted - September 23 2024 : 09:39:39 AM
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| Right - That's from its history info. - "In its day" it was in a REAL frontier/wilderness location & risky place to live. |
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