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Wakefield Fort
Hob Uid: 1395367
Location : Greater London Authority Islington Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3100082300
Summary : Fort Number 9 of London's Civil War defences, known as Wakefield or Pindar Fort. It was located at what is now Mount Pleasant Post Office building. The resolution of the common council called for a battery and breastwork on the hill east of Black Mary's Hole.
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Page(s) : 133
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1643-9
Monument End Date : 1649
Monument Start Date : 1643
Monument Type : Battery, Breastwork
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 38 SW 2235
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