Fort St Jago, Elmina (Portuguese Fort), (also known as Fort Coenraadsburg) Central region of Ghana
A small Portuguese chapel dedicated to Saint Jago, had previously stood where c (also known as Fort Coenraadsburg) now sits on a high hill opposite St. George’s Castle (Elmina Castle), in the Central Region of Ghana. This fort is a good illustration of a people learning from their history. In 1637, the Dutch installed heavy guns on the hill from where they had barraged the weakest side of Portuguese-controlled St. George’s Castle, forcing its surrender.
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The fort was always well-garrisoned, and was often employed by the Dutch as a prison for European convicts and as a disciplinary institution for their disobedient officers. After 1872, its English owners added some alterations such as a second floor to the main building, which allowed the fort to be put to some civilian uses.
The fort has been, in recent history, used as a prison, hospital and rest house. Currently in fairly good condition, but the main roof of the officers mess is in serious need of repair! The castle has been earmarked as an inn and a restaurant.
Part of the text by: Anquandah, Kwesi J., Castles and Forts of Ghana, 1999, page 62.
The fort has been, in recent history, used as a prison, hospital and rest house. Currently in fairly good condition, but the main roof of the officers mess is in serious need of repair! The castle has been earmarked as an inn and a restaurant.
Part of the text by: Anquandah, Kwesi J., Castles and Forts of Ghana, 1999, page 62.
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