Day 9 - Part 3: Fort Hamilton

Fort Hamilton was built in the 1870s, on the orders of the Duke of Wellington. Hewn out of solid rock by the Royal Engineers and designed to repel any attack on the city of Hamilton the fort was fully manned for the next twenty years, with long range guns operated by the British Army's Royal Artillery. The guns were never fired at an enemy, however, and the grounds have been transformed into a lovely park area including moat gardens lined with ferns, bamboos and many other plants. 

  

































































In 1962 British horticulturalist George Ogden arrived in Bermuda to take up the role of Parks Superintendent. He set about clearing the moat which had been used as a dumping ground. As a result of Ogden’s hard work, the moat area has been transformed into a shady sanctuary that provides visitors with a peaceful and serene retreat.

 

Built on a prominent hill on the outskirts of Hamilton, the fort offers visitors spectacular views of both the city and the harbour area.

 

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