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Gun Hill Signal Station
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Yolande
August 1, 2017
provides magnificent and captivating view of the entire island.
Michelle
October 10, 2020
Gun hill Signal Station was built in 1818. Two years after Barbados' only slave revolt and it was the finest of a chain of stations used to signal the approach of enemy ships and the safe arrival of cargo ships and to help in the internal security of the island.
Rhema
September 25, 2019
Gun Hill is the finest of a series of signal stations built in 1818. These stations sighted ships approaching Barbados and signaled to each other, advising of the type of vessel and whether if was a friend or foe! In case of attack, the forts and soldiers could be quickly readied to defend the island. In the signal tower a chart shows just what detailed information could be relayed with the use of a few flags. The signal stations were also used to warn of slave rebellions on the island. The signal station is maintained by the Barbados National Trust and houses a collection of military memorabilia. There is a small restaurant where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and snack. At the foot of signal station is a magnificent lion statue which was carved out of a single piece of rock in 1868 by an officer at the signal station.
Gun Hill is the finest of a series of signal stations built in 1818. These stations sighted ships approaching Barbados and signaled to each other, advising of the type of vessel and whether if was a friend or foe! In case of attack, the forts and soldiers could be quickly readied to defend the islan…
Sonia
August 12, 2019
Beautiful views of parts of the island.
Dorothy
March 27, 2017
A historic sight with panoramic views of the island - worth seeing.
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Fusilier Road
Gun Hill, Saint George