The place was protected by high palisades and an immense hedge of fallen trees surrounding it on all sides.

Between the fort and the main land was a body of water, which could be crossed only on a large tree lying over it.

Such was the formidable aspect of the place, such the difficulty of gaining access to it.
At first the English tried to cross over on the log; but, being compelled to go in single file, they were shot down by the Indians, until six captains and a number of men had been slain.

Captain Moseley and a mere handful of men finally rushed over the log and burst into the fort, where they were assailed by fearful odds.

This bold act so attracted the attention of the Indians that others rushed in.