St. George Fort, The Cooum Cultural Mapping Heritage walk. Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

 31^st December 2016.

After the security check, we walked through the east gate. The fort was constructed with agali / moat ( water was flowing around the fort ). The fort is facing east and constructed like a star, such that the enemy can be attacked from two directions. The complex consists of the present CM’s office, the Museum ( which displays the armor, guns, shells, weapons pistols, Guns, Coins, ceramic utensils, the National flag, freedom fighters' names, paintings, etc. ) IAS officer's offices,   The first St, Mary’s Church, Clive’s Residence, presently occupied by Archaeological Survey of India. Still, Military personnel hold their offices and residences in the complex. It was understood that the Tamil Nadu Government is paying lease/ rent to the Military.

  

LOCATION OF St. GEORGE FORT:    CLICK HERE

Museum

Tippu’s Sons are handed over to the British – the relief at the pedestal of Cornwallis statue 

Clive’s House – ASI Office now 

Clive’s House – ASI Office now 

Clive’s House – ASI Office now 

Clive’s House – ASI Office now 

Clive’s House – ASI Office now 

Clive’s House – ASI Office now 

 St Mary’s Church 

 St Mary’s Church 

 St Mary’s Church 

 St Mary’s Church 

 St Mary’s Church 

 A Tamil inscription tomb cover 

 St Mary’s Church 

 West side double door 

 West side double door 

 To store Gun powder?

 West side double door Entrance 

 West side double door Entrance 

West side double door 

 Mr Venkatesh explaining the angle of shooting 

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA---