| Charles Fort | |
|---|---|
| Bridgetown, Barbados | |
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Charles_Fort_(33729930758).jpg) Remains of Charles Fort | |
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| 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]
- ^ "The Caribbean: Carlisle Bay". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Explore Barbados UNESCO World Heritage Site - Visit Barbados". www.visitbarbados.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Things to Do | Hilton Barbados Resort". www.hilton.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.