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GUN HILL SIGNAL STATION

Strate­gi­cally placed on the high­lands of St. George, the Gun Hill Sig­nal Sta­tion is the loca­tion of one of the most stun­ning views on the island. This his­toric loca­tion also has a fas­ci­nat­ing col­lec­tion of mil­i­tary mem­o­ra­bilia from the 19th century era.

Built in 1818, the Gun Hill Sig­nal Sta­tion is the largest and most impor­tant of Bar­ba­dos’€™ now defunct sig­nal sta­tions; it is said to have passed sig­nals to and from the island’€™s other Sig­nal Sta­tions – High­gate, Mon­crieffe, Cot­ton Tower, Dover Fort and Grenade Hall. Aptly named ‘Gun Hill’€™, it was one of the four points, across Bar­ba­dos, where guns were used to warn the mil­i­tary of an impend­ing inva­sion. Gun Hill was also used for time-​telling and hur­ri­cane warnings.

Gun Hill is also known for the fig­ure of a lion which was carved from a sin­gle piece of coral stone; it was sculpted, in 1868, by Cap­tain Henry Wilkin­son who was assisted by 4 mil­i­tary labour­ers. After falling into dis­re­pair and ruin, Gun Hill was restored in 1983 and is now under the stew­ard­ship of the Bar­ba­dos National Trust.

Be prepared to be mesmerized by the array of flowers, breathtaking views and excellent service when visiting this historic site. Which every direction you look, the view is only interrupted by the refreshing breeze and the occasional sip of an ice cold drink.

After your tour of the property and its breathtaking views, treat yourselves to a world famous lunch menu. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Filled with tasty Finger Bits, fantastic Bajan fish cakes and mouthwatering burger and fries this menu will only leave you craving for more.

LOCATION 

Address: Fusiliers Road, Gun Hill
Parish: St. George
Tel: (246) 429-3235
Email: runakoze@gmail.com

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