David Lakin, the Editor of FORT, represented the FSG at the VIII International Congress on Fortification in Jaca, Huesca this week.
The conference held in the historic Citadel of Jaca ran over 4 days and included presentations from historians and archeologists discussing research and conservation projects in Spain and site visits to fortifications in the region. These visits included the P Line of bunkers, the 19th C Fort Rapitan and the Citadel of Jaca. The proceedings of the conference will be published next year.
David Lakin spoke about the history and conservation of British Fortifications. David said "It was a great pleasure to speak on behalf of the Fortress Study Group today at the VIII Congreso de Fortificaciones y Patrimonio Militar in Jaca. The Congress is being held in the 16th Century citadel of Jaca which survives in a remarkably complete state and is a great venue for the conference. The FSG looks forward to future collaboration with the conference organisers".
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VIII International Congress on Fortification, Jaca
About the Fortress Study Group
The Fortress Study Group (FSG) is a UK-based charity, founded in 1975, dedicated to educating the public about artillery fortifications worldwide.
Who we are
- An international membership of individuals and organisations, including research libraries and fort societies
- Around 75% of members are UK-based, with 25% worldwide
- Run entirely by volunteers
- Membership is as little as £22 per year.
What we do
- Publish research and information in English on fortifications worldwide
- Publish FORT, a c.160-page peer-reviewed journal annually
- Publish Casemate, a c.60-page magazine three times a year
- Hold twice-monthly webinars, with more than 180+ held to date
- Provide small grants for fortification projects and research
- Campaign for the sustainable conservation and reuse of fortifications
- Organise international and UK study tours
- Hold conferences on fortification topics
www.fortressstudygroup.org
