Anchuthengu (Anjengo)
Situated 40 kms. north of Thiruvananthapuram, along the sea coast, Anchuthengu is a place of historic importance. It was here that the first settlement of the English East India Company was established in 1864 A.D. Historically, the limits of area where five coconut palms stood was given on lease to the Company by the King of Travancore for trade purposes. The remains of the old English Fort, which had withstood many a siege, can be seen here even today.
Anchuthengu Fort
Anchuthengu was one of the most important bastions of the British East India company. In 1690 the Attingal Queen allowed the British to build a fort. The fort was completed at 1695. This was used as the first signalling station for ships arriving from England to India. Pepper and Coir trade was common here.
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