Lost British Forts of Long Island

by David M. Griffin

Overview

Author David M. Griffin uncovers the lost history and harrowing stories of Long Island's British forts.

When the Revolutionary War broke out and New York City had fallen in 1776, the forces of the king of Great Britain developed a network of forts along the length of Long Island to defend the New York area and create a front to Patriot forces across the Sound in Connecticut. Fort Franklin on Lloyd's Neck became a refugee camp for Loyalists and saw frequent rebel attacks. In Huntington, a sacred burial ground was desecrated, and Fort Golgotha was erected in its place, using tombstones as baking hearths. In Setauket along the northern shore, the Presbyterian church was commandeered and made the central fortified structure of the town.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781625858535
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/17/2017
Series:	Lost
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	681,724
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

David M. Griffin is a practicing architectural and interior designer based in the New York area and an independent architectural researcher and investigator. Professionally trained as an architect in Ottawa, Canada, he has lived and worked in Toronto, Boston and New York City. He has always held a fascination for early history and especially early fortifications of North America. He grew up intrigued by the geometries of British forts in his native province of Ontario, visiting these historic sites whenever possible. Presently, his independent investigations focus on colonial-era architecture and structures. Through his professional work and his independent research, he strives for a greater understanding of architectural history and its possible influences on contemporary design. He lives with his family on the North Shore of Long Island.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 11

1 The Redoubt in Eighteenth-Century America 19

2 Fort Nonsense: Jericho, New York 31

3 Fort Hill: Oyster Bay, New York 41

4 Fort Franklin: Lloyd Harbor, New York 49

5 East Fort: Lloyd Harbor, New York 59

6 Fort Golgotha: Huntington, New York 65

7 Fort Hill: Huntington, New York 73

8 Fort Slongo: Fort Salonga, New York 79

9 Fort Setauket: Setauket, New York 85

10 Fort St. George: Shirley, New York 93

11 Fort at Canoc Place: Hampton Bays, New York 101

12 The Old Fort: Southampton, New York 107

13 Fort Sag Harbor: Sag Harbor, New York 115

Conclusion 121

Notes 125

Bibliography 133

Index 139

About the Author 143