Royal Blockhouse
Royal Blockhouse is a historic archaeological site located near Moreau, Saratoga County, New York. It was the site of a three-story, 90-feet square, blockhouse constructed in 1758 as part of the Fort Edward / Rogers Island complex. It was built during the French and Indian War and was part of England's largest fortification in North America during the war. The property was acquired by the Archaeological Conservancy of Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2011.[2]
Royal Blockhouse | |
| Location | Address Restricted, near Moreau, New York |
|---|---|
| Area | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Built | 1758 |
| NRHP reference No. | 11001062[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 31, 2012 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]
References
- "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/13/12 through 2/17/12. National Park Service. 2012-02-24.
- Chris Carola (December 19, 2011). "UPDATED: ABQ-Based Group Buys N.Y. Site of Colonial British Blockhouse". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
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