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The '''Pooneryn fort''' is located in [[Pooneryn]] that adjacent to the [[Jaffna Peninsula]]. It was built by [[Portuguese Ceylon|Portuguese]] to protect its possessions in Jaffna. It was fallen to Dutch in 1658, and British captured in 1796.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://fortalezas.org/index.php?ct=fortaleza&id_fortaleza=1087 | title=Pooneryn fort | accessdate=11 November 2014}}</ref> |
The '''Pooneryn fort''' is located in [[Pooneryn]] that adjacent to the [[Jaffna Peninsula]]. It was built by [[Portuguese Ceylon|Portuguese]] to protect its possessions in [[Jaffna]]. It was fallen to Dutch in 1658, and British captured in 1796.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://fortalezas.org/index.php?ct=fortaleza&id_fortaleza=1087 | title=Pooneryn fort | accessdate=11 November 2014}}</ref> |
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The fort was built in order to protect Portuguese's interest in Jaffna. During Dutch period, the square shaped fort had two bastions. In 1805, British built a rest house at the fort. The fort was under the control of Sri Lankan Army and LTTE during the civil war. But, now is accessible to the public. Even though, its remains are in bad condition.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://amazinglanka.com/wp/pooneryn-fort/ | title=Pooneryn Fort | accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:46, 14 November 2014
| Pooneryn fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Kilinochchi District | |
| Pooneryn, Sri Lanka | |
  Pooneryn fort | |
| Coordinates | 9°30′12″N 80°12′44″E / 9.503370°N 80.212141°E |
| Typ | Defence fort |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Badly damaged |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Portuguese and Dutch |
| Materials | Granite Stones and bricks |
The Pooneryn fort is located in Pooneryn that adjacent to the Jaffna Peninsula. It was built by Portuguese to protect its possessions in Jaffna. It was fallen to Dutch in 1658, and British captured in 1796.[1]
The fort was built in order to protect Portuguese's interest in Jaffna. During Dutch period, the square shaped fort had two bastions. In 1805, British built a rest house at the fort. The fort was under the control of Sri Lankan Army and LTTE during the civil war. But, now is accessible to the public. Even though, its remains are in bad condition.[2]
References
- ^ "Pooneryn fort". Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Pooneryn Fort". Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- Nelson, W. A.; de Silva, R. K. (2004). The Dutch Forts of Sri Lanka - The Military Monuments of Ceylon. Sri Lanka Netherlands Association.
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