Charles Fort | |
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Bridgetown, Barbados | |
Coordinates | 13°04′44″N 59°36′46″W / 13.0789°N 59.6127°W |
Type | Fortification |
Site history | |
Built | 1650 |
In use | No |
Materials | Stone |
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]