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Fort Batenstein

🇬🇭 Ghana · 17th century

Fort Batenstein in Ghana
Photo: Macabe5387 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fort Batenstein was a fort and trading post established by the Dutch on the Gold Coast in 1656. It was situated near Butre (old spelling: Boutry). The fort was ceded with the entire Dutch Gold Coast to Britain in 1872.

At this fort, the Treaty of Butre was signed on 27 August 1656 between the Dutch and the Ahanta.

In 1979, the fort was designated a World Heritage Site (along with several other castles and forts in Ghana) because of its historical importance in European trade and exploitation in West Africa.

Text adapted from “Fort Batenstein” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Fort Batenstein ranks #2,709 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #8 of the 32 mapped in Ghana. Founded 1656, it is older than 26% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 580 atlas entries founded in the 17th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,119 times in the last 60 days, more than 51% of the atlas. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Sekondi-Takoradi, 20 km away. See how Ghana compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fort Batenstein?

Fort Batenstein stands in Ghana, at 4.82429°, -1.91724°.

When was Fort Batenstein built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1656. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

Is Fort Batenstein a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Fort Batenstein?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,709 of 7,738 worldwide, and #8 in Ghana. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Fort Batenstein?

Fort Metal Cross, about 5 km away.

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