The Old Fort
Griffiths Street and Battery Lane,PORT FAIRY, Moyne Shire
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Statement of Significance
The Fort at Port Fairy was constructed at some stage during the 19th century and two cannons remain on the site, one having been installed in 1877 and the other in 1887. The site of the Fort is a particularly important one in the area of Port Fairy along the banks of the Moyne River and the strategically located, elevated site has a commanding view over the sea, the mouth of the river and Griffiths Island and the township itself.
Classified: 12/05/1959
Reclassified: 20/05/1965
Part of Port Fairy Historic Area. Classified 2.3.81
2010 Note: Fair condition. Inappropriate alterations/additions to site. 2 x 80 pounder cannon on steel traverse platforms.
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EMOHVictorian Heritage Register H0252
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GUNS AND EMPLACEMENTSVictorian Heritage Register H1504
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PORT FAIRY COURT HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H1480
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