Fort Constitution
- Also Known As: Fort William and Mary Site also Castle William and Mary
- Address: Sullivan Ln
- Vicinity: Off Wentworth Rd (Route 1B), US Coast Guard Station, New Castle
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1632/00/00 | An Earthwork fort (redoubt) with four "great guns" is built in 1632. A timber blockhouse was built in 1666 (razed). | |||||
| 1692/00/00 | The fort is named Fort William and Mary, breastworks are built and cannon and military stores are brought from England. | |||||
| 1774/12/14 | John Langdon | Patriot | John Langdon leads Sons of Liberty and 400 men from Portsmouth, Rye and New Castle to stormed Fort William and Mary and seized 98 barrels (approximately 5 tons) of gun powder. | American Revolution - From Protest to Revolt | ||
| 1774/12/14 | John Langdon | Patriot | John Langdon leads Sons of Liberty and 400 men from Portsmouth, Rye and New Castle to stormed Fort William and Mary and seized 98 barrels (approximately 5 tons) of gun powder. | Patriot Raid on Fort William and Mary |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
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| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Portsmouth Harbor Light |
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| Particulars for Fort Constitution: | |
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| Cultural Affiliation | American |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Area of Significance | Historic and non-aboriginal |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Owner | State |
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