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Location DB > Bermuda > St. Georges > St. Georges > Gates Fort  Name Gates Fort  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by Radio2600 on 11/28/2022 1:39 PM last modified by Emperor Wang on 3/22/2024 12:48 AM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description The site consists of a guardhouse, keep and battlement. There are two George III cannons mounted in the battlement.  Basic Information Type: Buildings Status: Preserved Accessibility: Easy Recommendation:  Physical Information Address Cut Road St. Georges, St. Georges Bermuda Owner: Government of Bermuda See a map of this location  Hazards unsafe flooring  Interesting Features This is the oldest existing fort in Bermuda.  Security Measures  Historical Dates Built: 1612 Closed: 1870  Required Equipment  Recommended Equipment  History Gates Fort is located at the edge of Town Cut was built in 1612 to stop any suspect or enemy boats to enter the St. George Harbor from the open sea. It was named after Thomas Gates, the Governor elect of Jamestown Virginia. Gates Fort was also known as the Town Cut Fort and Danvers Fort, and subsequently was called the Town Cut Battery. In 1790s, Captain Andrew Durnford rebuilt this fort and mounted four cannons there. There is a guardhouse right at the entrance of the fort. In 1800s, the soldiers used the Keep as their barracks and the guardhouse as the kitchen. From 1870 to 1922, this small fort was used by a local family as their residence. Later it was returned to the Government.  Media Coverage  Future Plans Will remain as a park.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries Gates Fort Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 posted by Radio2600 8 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links https://www.tripad...arish_Bermuda.html  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 3/22/2024 12:48 AM.  Latest Changes on Mar 22 24 at 0:48, Emperor Wang validated this location on Mar 22 24 at 0:48, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Future Plans, Web Links on Nov 28 22 at 15:42, Steed validated this location on Nov 28 22 at 14:29, Radio2600 updated gallery Gates Fort on Nov 28 22 at 14:29, Radio2600 updated gallery Gates Fort on Nov 28 22 at 14:28, Radio2600 updated gallery Gates Fort on Nov 28 22 at 14:27, Radio2600 made this location available on Nov 28 22 at 14:24, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Gates Fort on Nov 28 22 at 14:23, Radio2600 updated gallery picture The Keep on Nov 28 22 at 14:23, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Upper Deck  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 89 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 739061626 pages have been generated.