Forgotten History
St. Philip's Castle
Es Castell, Spain
St. Philip's Castle (Catalan:Castell de Sant Felip, Spanish: Castillo de San Felipe, often known as Fort St Phillip) was a fortress guarding the entrance to the port of Mahón. It is located in the municipality of Es Castell, on the island of Menorca. It was rebuilt by British forces in the 1760s, around an earlier Spanish fort, the Castell de Sant Felip, which had been established about 1554. It is best known for its unsuccessful defence on two occasions by the British: during the Siege of Fort St Philip (1756) and the Invasion of Minorca, 1781. Following the latter event, the castle was partly demolished.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Es Castell, Spain
- Coordinates
- 39.86530, 4.30569
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2970599
What is St. Philip's Castle?
St. Philip's Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Illa de l'Aire Lighthouse, Cova d'en Xoroi, Cova des Coloms, Cape Cavalleria Lighthouse.
Where is St. Philip's Castle?
St. Philip's Castle is in Es Castell, Spain. Coordinates: 39.86530, 4.30569.
How do I get to St. Philip's Castle?
St. Philip's Castle is at Es Castell, Spain (39.86530, 4.30569). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.