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Fort Charlotte, Military ruins on Harrigan's Hill in Road Town, British Virgin Islands

The fort sits at an elevation of 947 feet above Road Town, featuring remaining walls, a cistern, and an underground storage space.

The British Royal Engineers constructed Fort Charlotte in 1794 on the site of a wooden stockade built by privateer Joost van Dyk.

The fort received its name from Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was married to King George III of England at that time.

Access to the fortification requires a hiking path from Macnamara, as the ruins stand on private land without established public access.

The fort formed a triangular defense system with Fort Burt and Fort George, protecting Road Harbour from potential naval attacks.

GPS coordinates: 18.41350,-64.62330

Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:29

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