This is a view of Fort Matanzas, as seen from the Northeast. The walls are 50 feet long, on each side. The main tower is 30 feet high. There are two, small, rectangular windows on this north wall of the fort. The upper window on the north wall of the fort is for the officer’s quarters and the lower window is for the solder's quarters. In addition, there are three loopholes in the south wall allowing for ventilation, light and firing of muskets at attackers. The fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as Fort Matanzas National Monument.Galleries:Fort Matanzas, Forts and Fortifications, St. JohnsKeywords:Fort Matanzas National Park, Forts, National Monument, Saint Augustine, Spanish fort, St. AugustinePhoto Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Johns County, FloridaPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 12/17/2013Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.02F Number: 16Original Dimensions: 5416×3501Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 29°42′55″N 81°14′21″WPicture Number: 26014
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