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The Old Fort

Other Name Battery Hill Location Griffiths Street and Battery Lane,PORT FAIRY, Moyne Shire File Number B1168 Level Local

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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.