Derry and Enniskillen in 1689

THE FORT AT ENNISKILLEN.--May.

The protection of the town waa entrusted to the Governor and a Council, consisting of the leading fficers and Mr. Kelso, the Presbyterian minister. They took measures to have the town watched and guarded, to have provisions stored, to have all boats on the Lake brought to Enniskillen so as to prevent surprise by water, to keep the cannon and firearms fit for service, to send out a horse guard every night to scour the country, so as to prevent any sudden attack, and to do everything that was necessary for fortifying the town. To do this more effectually, a fort was constructed at the east end, under the superintendence of Major Hart and Major Rider. This work was not completed till June; and when completed, it was joined to the east bridge by a line of communication, and it commanded not only the town, but the roads leading to it on the eastern side.[29]

[29] MacCarmick, p. 42.