Existing comment:
Preservation of Earthworks:
Since 1813, earthworks like these once encircled the Star Fort to provide a safe passage for soldiers and to protect the brick walls from enemy artillery. In 1839, a post-rail fence was erected to protect the earthworks from erosion caused by grazing cattle, curious visitors and wandering soldiers. Today a similar fence helps park rangers protect these important features from continued erosion.
Please do not climb on these fragile resources.
"I have to the best of my ability, endeavored to preserve in good condition the slopes of this battery... On Sunday afternoons, at times the visitors are most numerous..."
-- Commanding Officer, January 1885 |