Castle Hill, Newfoundland And Labrador
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Opened | 1662 |
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Designated as world heritage site | 1968 |
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ID | 2143750 |
About Castle Hill, Newfoundland And Labrador
Castle Hill is an area containing the remains of both French and British fortifications, overlooking the town of Placentia in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The site was originally established in order to protect the French fishing interests in Newfoundland and the approaches to the French colony of Canada.