Fort James (Ghana)
Fort James is located in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the English as a trading post in 1673, where it joined the Dutch Fort Crêvecœur (1649), and the Danish Fort Christiansborg (1652).
| Fort James | |
|---|---|
| Part of British Gold Coast | |
 Fort Crèvecœur (left) and Fort James (right) in 1727. | |
  Fort James | |
| Coordinates | 5.5337°N 0.2111°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1673 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Britain (1673-1957) |
Fort James derived its name from a town known as Jamestown in Accra.
The fort stands next to Jamestown Lighthouse and from colonial times up to 2008 the fort served as a prison.[1][2]
Current situation
It is an historic castle and serves as a tourist site.[3]
The James fort is in a fairly good condition.[4]
James Fort, Accra, Ghana
Fort James
Notes
- Briggs, Philip. Ghana (Sixth ed.). Bradt Travel Guides Ltd. p. 147. ISBN 9781841624785.
- Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions". whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- "James Fort, Greater Accra, Ghana". gh.geoview.info. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- "Ghana Museums & Monuments Board". www.ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
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