Saint Ann's Fort
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Saint Ann's Fort is a historic military fort in Barbados. It is located in the Garrison Historic Area (also known as St. Ann's Garrison or, more commonly, The Garrison).[1] It was built by the British in 1705, and named for Queen Anne of Great Britain.[1] Today, Saint Ann's Fort houses the Headquarters of the Barbados Defence Force and the Barbados Regiment,[1][2] as well as the Barbados National Armoury Museum.[3]
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Saint Ann's Fort | |
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Saint Michael, Barbados | |
Coordinates | 13.0787°N 59.6070°W / 13.0787; -59.6070 |
Type | Fortification |
Site history | |
Built | 1705 |
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