Fort São José (Encoje)
The Fort São José do Encoje, (Fortaleza de São José do Encoje in Portuguese) is located in São José do Encoje, province of Uíge, Angola.
| Fort São José do Encoje | |
|---|---|
Fortaleza de São José do Encoje | |
| Encoje in Angola | |
  Fort São José | |
| Coordinates | 7°38′44″S 14°41′34″E |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Portugal Angola |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1759 |
It was established in 1759 to ensure trade with the interior. Built out of stone and lime, it had a square shape with a bastion on each edge, nine artillery pieces and a garrison of 100 to 150 militia.[1] It contained a barracks, a dungeon, guardshouse and the gunpowder magazine.[1] It was ruined by 1906.[1] In 1956 some pieces were relocated to the Museu do Congo in Uíge. It was classified as a national monument on May 30, 1925.[1]
See also
References
- Aida Freudenthal: Fortaleza, Encoje, São José de, Uíge, Angola in HPIP.org.
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