Question 1

What is Coastal Fortification architecture style?

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This style involves adapting fortification techniques to coastal environments, considering factors like naval attacks, sea erosion, and strategic positioning along the coastline.

Question 2

Where is Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture found?

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Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture is primarily found in Coastal India. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

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When was Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture used?

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Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture was used during 16th Century CE, 17th Century CE, 18th Century CE, 19th Century CE. It is associated with the Dutch East India Company, Portuguese India, British East India Company dynasty/period.

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What materials are used in Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture?

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Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture typically uses Laterite, Granite. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture?

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There are 1 heritage sites documented with Coastal Fortification architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Coastal Fortification architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	This style involves adapting fortification techniques to coastal environments, considering factors like naval attacks, sea erosion, and strategic positioning along the coastline.
Also Known As	Laterite British Colonial Military Fortification Laterite masonry traditions of Kerala European Military Architecture (British Colonial) Elements of Mughal Fortification styles Kerala vernacular architecture (timber tile roofing) Dravidian influences (minimal) Coastal fortification adaptations
Tags	Coastal Fortification Maritime Defensive
Style ID	`INHF-STY-4382636348-13:47:48:16:04:24:CFAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/coastal-fortification-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/coastal-fortification-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE
Dynasties	Dutch East India Company Portuguese India British East India Company

Primary Materials	Laterite Granite
Architectural Features	Bastions Sea walls Gun emplacements Lighthouses

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