War of 1812 military complex
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The War of 1812 military complex at Burlington Heights is a historic Canadian fortification site that served as a key British defensive position during the War of 1812 and is now preserved for its military and cultural significance.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| War of 1812 military complex canonical | 1 |
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
War of 1812 site
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fortification ⓘ historic military site ⓘ |
| category |
War of 1812 forts
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fortifications in Canada ⓘ military history of Ontario ⓘ |
| conflict | War of 1812 ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
defensive position
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military headquarters ⓘ supply base ⓘ |
| heritageStatus |
cultural heritage site
ⓘ
historic site ⓘ military heritage site ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Burlington Heights
NERFINISHED
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Canada ⓘ Hamilton, Ontario NERFINISHED ⓘ Ontario ⓘ |
| overlooks |
Burlington Bay
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Hamilton Harbour NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Burlington Heights historic landscape NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| preservationStatus | preserved ⓘ |
| significance |
cultural significance
ⓘ
military significance ⓘ |
| strategicRole |
key British defensive position in Upper Canada
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protection of approaches to Niagara frontier ⓘ protection of approaches to York (Toronto) ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
1812–1815
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early 19th century ⓘ |
| usedBy |
British Army
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British forces NERFINISHED ⓘ Canadian militia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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