Martello Tower (Barbuda)
| Martello Tower | |
|---|---|
  Location of Martello Tower in Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Location | River Road, South Coast, Barbuda |
| Coordinates | 17°35′42″N 61°49′45″W / 17.59500°N 61.82917°W |
| Built | 1800s |
The Martello Tower, also known as River Fort, is a former defensive fort located on a beach about three miles south of Codrington, Barbuda on River Road.[1][2] It was built in the early 1800s and is located on the site of a former Spanish fort built in 1745. It is the tallest building in Barbuda at thirty-two feet tall.[3] It is said to be the oldest martello tower in the Caribbean.[4]
References
- ^ "historical sites". Barbudaful. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Future Barbuda Master Plan (PDF). Government of Antigua and Barbuda. p. 24.
- ^ "Martello Tower, Barbuda | Explorow.com". www.explorow.com. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Martello Towers - Other". Martello Towers. Retrieved 2025-04-27.