The key to this old plan is translated as: "Description of what has been constructed in the R[oya]l fort that by order of His Maj[est]y is being built in this Presidio of S. Augustine of Florida under the Care and Supervision of the Sergeant m[ajo]r D[on] Pablo de hita Salazar his Governr. and Capn. g[enera]l of said Prov[inc]es from 2 of July of 1675—to 14 of Decer. of 677.
A. The Bastion is made its height of 20 thirds [of a vara] and it does not have the cordon, parapet, and Banquette between 4 and 5.
B. The Doorway is in the main part of the wall, taken out on each side, with doors that correspond
C. The Bastion is raised 20 thirds to the cordon—D. The Curtain is raised 20 thirds.
E. The Curtain is raised 20 thirds.
F. The Curtain is raised the same.
G. The Bastion is raised the same
H. The Curtain is raised 19 thirds.
I. The Bastion raised 19 thirds—K. Powder Magazine Arch finished.
L. The ramp, made and in it two small rooms on the sides and one below the ramp and another at the foot.
M Guard room.
N. Magazine made of stone and wood
O. The principal Bridge is made.
P. The one for Succors begun—The Three Bastions are terrepleined, less the angles that are left with intention of making some changes for Service of said fort."
Scale of 70 Varas [vara= approx. 33.3 inches].
Summary
DescriptionConstruction Plan of Castillo de San Marco 1677.jpg
English: The construction plan of the Castillo de San Marco in St. Augustine, Florida, drawn in 1677
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