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Fort Rodney, Military fort ruins in Gros Islet Quarter, Saint Lucia.

Fort Rodney is a military fortress ruin located on Pigeon Island, featuring stone walls, gun emplacements, and defensive structures spread across elevated terrain. The site includes barracks foundations, storage areas, and remnants of buildings that once housed military personnel.

The fort was built in 1780 by British forces to monitor French naval activity in the Caribbean during colonial conflicts. It served as a military outpost until it was eventually abandoned and fell into decline as colonial rivalries ended.

The fort remains integrate educational panels explaining Caribbean colonial military architecture and defense strategies of the 18th century British forces.

The fort is reached by marked hiking trails that wind through Pigeon Island National Park and lead up to the elevated ruins. Sturdy footwear is advisable due to uneven ground and stone terrain scattered throughout the site.

Underground gunpowder vaults beneath the fort remain intact, revealing how ammunition and explosives were stored during the colonial era. An old officers' dining area has been transformed into an interpretation center where visitors learn about the site's past.

Location: Gros Islet Quarter

GPS coordinates: 14.09129,-60.96660

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05

Photo locations in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia combines volcanic landforms with tropical rainforest and coastal stretches shaped by both Atlantic and Caribbean waters. The island ranges from sea level to peaks reaching nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), creating varied environments for photography. You will find subjects that include steep mountain formations, sheltered bays and historical structures set against natural backdrops. Places like the Pitons near Soufrière show the island's volcanic past, while beaches such as Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach offer contrasts between dark and light sand. Marigot Bay and Rodney Bay serve as natural harbors that have anchored vessels for centuries. Historical sites like Pigeon Island National Landmark and La Toc Battery recall colonial conflicts between European powers. Trails such as Tet Paul Nature Trail and routes to Mount Gimie pass through vegetation that shifts with elevation. Waterfalls like Enbas Saut and Sapphire Falls lie inland, where rivers cut through rock formations. Coastal spots like Cas en Bas Beach and Grande Anse Beach show different shoreline patterns, from rocky sections to open sand.

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