Charles Fort (Barbados)

Charles Fort
Bridgetown, Barbados
Remains of Charles Fort
Charles Fort is located in Barbados
Charles Fort
Charles Fort
Charles Fort is located in Caribbean
Charles Fort
Charles Fort
Coordinates13°04′44″N 59°36′46″W / 13.0789°N 59.6127°W / 13.0789; -59.6127
TypeFortification
Site history
Built1650
In useNo
MaterialsStone

Charles Fort (originally Needham's Fort) is a historic military fortification and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bridgetown, Barbados. It was originally built in 1650, and rebuilt in 1811.[1] It is located at Needham's Point on the southwestern side of the island, overlooking Carlisle Bay.[2] Today, the fort is located on the grounds of the Hilton Barbados Resort.[3]

  1. ^ "The Caribbean: Carlisle Bay". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. ^ "Explore Barbados UNESCO World Heritage Site - Visit Barbados". www.visitbarbados.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  3. ^ "Things to Do | Hilton Barbados Resort". www.hilton.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.