Argentia 282 Coastal Defence Battery Municipal Heritage Site

Argentia, NL

Municipal Heritage Building Structure or Land

Description

Constructed of concrete and covered with earth, Argentia 282 Coastal Defence Battery is located on a hill overlooking Placentia Bay and the former American base of Fort McAndrew in Argentia, NL. Along with the main underground structure, two associated guns are mounted outside the bunker. The designation encompasses a portion of the underground and above ground fortification, including the two original artillery guns.

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