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Kienuka, Fortress

Description: Fortress of Kienuka: 1500-1640, Lewiston, Niagara County. Squawkihaws and Senecas fort of refuge, located on the Niagara escarpment. Protected by a moat/ditch on the East, West, and South sides, with upright poles of 10 or 12 feet, enclosing a space of about 20 by 50 rods.
County: Niagara
City, State: Lewiston, New York
Conflict/Time Period: 1500-1640