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Stone marker denoting the location of the Conanicut Battery in Rhode Island
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Conanicut Battery, Jamestown, RI

Situated near the original location of American earthworks, a marker stands recognizing the Conanicut Battery defensive position.

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120 Battery Lane Jamestown, RI 02835
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Jamestown, RI

The fort was built in 1776; local militia constructed an earthen battery, which the British later occupied during their invasion until they abandoned it in 1779. Originally a crescent-shaped earthwork, it was designed for six to eight heavy cannons and soldiers. The French then used it from 1780 to 1781.

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