St Thomas Fort
| Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) | |
|---|---|
| Fortaleza da São Tomé | |
 Front view | |
| Location | Tangasseri, Kollam city, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 8°53′N 76°36′E / 8.88°N 76.60°E |
| Built | 1518 |
| Architect | Portuguese |
| Architectural style(s) | Portuguese Colonial, Built using sandstone and lime mortar |
  Location of Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) in Kollam  St Thomas Fort (Kerala)  St Thomas Fort (India) | |
Fort Thomas or St. Thomas Fort or Fortaleza da São Tomé, also known as Tangasseri Fort, is a ruined
fort located in the beach town of Tangasseri on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of Kollam, Kerala, India. It is located around 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city center of Kollam and 71 kilometres (44 mi) from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.[1]
History
Tangasseri was associated with the Chinese trade from the first millennium AD and later colonised by the
British East India Company took possession of the fort. In 1823 Fort St. Thomas accepted a lease by Travancore from the British government for a period of twenty years.[2][3]
Fort St. Thomas was originally around 20 feet (6.1 m) tall. Today, the remains of the fort, popularly known as "Tangasseri fort" remain facing the beach. The government of India has taken over the fort and it is being considered an historical landmark. Restoration of the fort is ongoing. At present, the fort is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).[4]
Gallery
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Old – St.Thomas Fort – Right-view -
Right View -
Renovated St.Thomas Fort – Front-view -
Back Side Entrance -
Inside View -
Main Wall -
The Windows
References
- ^ "Kollam Mayor inspects Tangasseri Fort". The Hindu. 1 February 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "Parishes – Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon". Kollam, India. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon
- ^ "St Thomas Fort in Tangasseri – Kollam". Colonial Voyage. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "Mining rampant at Tangasseri Fort". The Hindu. 30 January 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
External links
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