Battery Two inch guns provided the fort with formidable fire power, having a maximum of yards metres. The smaller 64 pounder guns, located on each flank, could engage targets yards metres away, and supported the larger guns.
By however, the battery was superseded by the more modern breech-loading artillery installed at Fort Largs. The southern inch gun carriage has been re-created. With their large carriages, the inch guns were able to swivel, making it possible to load them in two minutes under the protection of the loading gallery. Ammunition in the form of lb kg projectiles and lb 60 kg charges of gunpowder were raised to the loading gallery above the magazine by hoists.
From here they were rammed by a mechanical loading system into the muzzles. The complete loading system has been re-created for the southern gun. The caponier served as an important defensive feature. Its covered passage gave access to the supplementary gunpowder stores and the side-arm and tackle store. With Fort Glanville as their base, their prime purpose was to defend the colony. Accommodation was limited, and tents for volunteers were pitched outside the fort for weekend training camps.
This fort is open to the public on the third Sunday of every month, from pm to pm, between September and May. Fort open days are an affordable and fun afternoon out for 'history buffs' and families alike. The Fort Glanville Historical Association members provide a unique and entertaining living history through uniformed re-enactments of military activities.
Cover your ears and smell the gun powder smoke in the air during the cannon and carbine firing drills. Take your kids and watch them get put through their paces by the drill sergeant as he takes them through a mock traditional military parade.
Don't forget your camera as this always proves to be entertaining viewing for parents and grandparents! Learn about the history of the fort as you wander through the small museum at the fort entrance. See war relics, military equipment and historical photos of the fort as it once was. Tours are also run on these Sundays; however no booking is necessary, you also have the option to explore the fort and small museum in your own time.
Walk-ins are welcome, however bookings are required for groups of more than 10 people. Fort Glanville is always on the hunt for new volunteers to help during re-enactments and open days. If you have a passion for military history or just want to get involved with your local community please don't hesitate to contact us.
If you think you might be interested in volunteering opportunities within this park please contact our Volunteer Support Unit. Listen to your local area radio station for the latest updates and information on fire safety. Every national park is different, each has its own unique environment, it is important to be responsible while enjoying all the park has to offer.
Bookings are essential for 10 people or more. This website will not work properly until you turn on JavaScript. COVID update. Opening hours Open days and re-enactments The fort is open the third Sunday of every month. From pm to pm, between September and May. Guided tours and historical re-enactments operate during these times.
Tours The fort is open for tours every Tuesday from am to pm. Walk-ins are welcome, however bookings are necessary for groups of more than 10 people. If you're in your own vehicle, you can find this park on the map. Park map There is also public transport to this park from the Adelaide city centre. Adelaide Metro bus and train services. Dogs are not permitted in this park. Read about the family fun that awaits you at Fort Glanville on the Good Living blog. Mobile phone coverage is good in most areas of the park.
Dead wood plays a vital role in providing shelter for animals and adding nutrients to the soil. Expense Stores Ammunition for the 64 pounder guns was located in the expense store near each gun. Loading Gallery With their large carriages, the inch guns were able to swivel, making it possible to load them in two minutes under the protection of the loading gallery. Magazine The magazine provided storage for gunpowder and shells for the inch guns.
The Caponier The caponier served as an important defensive feature. Open days and re-enactments This fort is open to the public on the third Sunday of every month, from pm to pm, between September and May.
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