Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Named after the then Lieutenant-General The 2nd Earl Cornwallis (1738–1805), the Governor-General of Bengal at the time of the fort's construction, it is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.
| Fort Cornwallis | |
|---|---|
| George Town, Penang in Malaysia | |
Fort Cornwallis Location within George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Coordinates | 5.4205°N 100.3439°E |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
| Designated | 2008 (32nd session) |
| Part of | George Town UNESCO Core Zone |
| Reference no. | 1223 |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Area | 38.8 m2 (418 sq ft) |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Other site facilities | Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse Seri Rambai cannon |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1786 |
| Built by | British East India Company |
| In use | 1786–1881 |
| Materials | Brick |
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