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Entrance to the Ravelin at Castillo de San Marcos

Entrance to the Ravelin at Castillo de San Marcos

This photo shows the entrance to the ravelin at Castillo de San Marcos. The elevated walkway which connects the covered way to the ravelin has a drawbridge mechanism which prevented enemies from seizing the fort when it was closed.
Galleries: Castillo de San Marcos, Forts and Fortifications
Keywords: afternoon, castillo de san marcos, drawbridge, elevated walkway, florida, fort marion, national park service, ravelin, st. augustine, u.s. national monument, u.s. national register of historic places
Photo Location: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 12/18/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.01
F Number: 22
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 29°53′52″N 81°18′41″W
Picture Number: 27478