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Forts of the Order in Estonia
During the XIII-XIV centuries, different kinds of forts were built to Estonia. Largest and mightiest of those were constructed by the Livonian Order, most well known are the forts of Viljandi, Tallinn, Narva and Paide. But additional 12 forts were built. Most of the forts served as the residences of the officials of the Orders: commanders and bailiffs, but some functioned and side forts.
Story events:
- 1219 yr The fort in Toompea
- 1224 yr Building of the Viljandi fort
- 1230 yr Building of the fort in Rakvere
- 1238 yr Building of the fort in Lihula
- 1248 yr The fort in Karksi
- 1254 yr Narva's Hermann fort
- 1255 yr The fort in Pöide
- 1265 yr Building of the Paide fort
- 1265 yr The fort in Pärnu
- 1272 yr Surmised time of the construction of Põltsamaa fortifications
- 1300 yr The fort in Helme
- 1329 yr The fort in Tarvastu
- 1343 yr The fort in Kursi
- 1345 yr The fort in Maasilinn
- 1349 yr The fort in Vasknarva
- 1406 yr The fort in Laiuse
- 1471 yr The fort in Toolse