Fort Victoria, Cape Coast

Fort Victoria is a structure in Cape Coast, Ghana. It was initially known as Phipps Tower, its name being later changed to Fort Victoria in honor of Queen Victoria.[1]

History

It is situated in the western part of the Cape Coast Township and was built in 1821 on the site of an earlier fort named after its builder, Governor James Phipps.[2]

Fort Victoria served as an outlook post for signalling purposes and to fend off attacks.

It can be viewed from Fort William because of their close proximity.[3]

Current state

The fort is in good condition and has been maintained as a national monument. It is one of the tourist sites in Ghana.[1]

References
  1. "Ghana Museums & Monuments Board". www.ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
  2. "Castles.nl - Fort Victoria". www.castles.nl. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
  3. "Forts and Castles Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2019-10-19.

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