Sites historiques aux Bermudes

Bermuda's Historic Sites

Bermuda’s historical landscape is defined by centuries of British maritime defense and unique geological formations. This collection spans 19th-century fortifications like Fort Hamilton and St. David’s Battery, which guarded the archipelago's strategic shores. It also features iconic cast-iron lighthouses and an extensive network of limestone caves, including Crystal and Fantasy Caves, known for their subterranean pools and crystal formations. From the skeletal remains of HMS Vixen to coastal batteries and archaeological sites like Portuguese Rock, these locations trace the island's evolution from a naval stronghold to a natural wonder.

Bermuda's Historic Sites — Carte

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St. David's Battery

St. David's Battery is a disused fixed battery on St. David's Island, Bermuda maintained until 1953 by the Bermuda Garrison of the British…

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Gibb's Hill Lighthouse

Built in 1844 by Cottam and Hallen of Cornwall Road, Lambeth; in their works within sight of Waterloo Bridge Erected by the Royal Engineers…

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Crystal Cave

Crystal Cave is a cave in the British overseas territory of Bermuda. It is located in Hamilton Parish, close to Castle Harbour.

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St. David's Lighthouse

St. David's Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse sited at the eastern end of St.

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HMS Vixen

HMS Vixen was an armoured composite gunboat, the only ship of her class, and the third ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name.

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Fort Scaur

Built in the 1860s to defend the Royal Naval Dockyard against potential land attacks, this fort features subterranean passages, a dry moat, and panoramic views of Ely's Harbour.

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Fort Hamilton

A 19th-century polygonal fort built to protect Hamilton Harbour. It features high ramparts, 10-inch RML guns, and a deep dry moat that has been transformed into a lush botanical garden.

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Johnny Barnes

John James Randolf Adolphus Mills, known as Johnny Barnes, was a Bermudian native found waving to passing traffic at the Foot of the Lane…

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Portugese Rock

Located in Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, this site features a replica of a 1543 inscription carved by shipwrecked Portuguese sailors, representing the earliest known human activity on the island.

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Fantasy Cave

A subterranean cave system discovered in 1907, notable for its rare 'soda straw' stalactites and deep, clear pools that are connected to the ocean.

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West Whale Bay Fort

A small coastal battery built in the mid-19th century to defend the island's western shores, situated on a cliff overlooking a beach used for whale watching.

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Walsingham Cave

Located within the Walsingham Nature Reserve, this limestone cave features a deep swimming hole and intricate rock formations surrounded by native woodland.

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Cathedral Cave

A large limestone cave with high ceilings and a deep interior lake, located within the grounds of the Grotto Bay area.

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Jeffery's Cave

A coastal cave near Spittal Pond where, according to local legend, an escaped slave named Jeffery hid for several weeks in the 18th century.

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Ferry Reach Magazine

A 19th-century military storage facility for gunpowder and munitions, part of the defensive works guarding the Ferry Reach channel.

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Martello Tower

A circular stone fortification built in 1822 by the Royal Engineers to defend the Ferry Reach channel, modeled after Mediterranean coastal defense towers.

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Old Battery Fort

Archaeological remains of an early coastal defense site located on the southern shore, once used to monitor naval traffic.

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Prospero's Cave

A limestone cave featuring an underground lake and dramatic stalactites, located on the grounds of the Grotto Bay Beach Resort.

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Causeway Cave

A small limestone cave located near the Causeway, featuring typical Bermudian karst formations and stalactites.

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Alexandra Battery

A coastal defense battery built in the 1860s overlooking Building Bay, the site where the shipwrecked Sea Venture's crew built the Deliverance in 1610.