Inniskilling Monument
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George B
Aberdeen, UK1,538 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This Fort was named Fort Charlotte by the Father of Queen Victoria following the major battle in 1796. In 1795 they sailed to recapture the Island from the French. The army was led by General Abercrombie and they beseiged the French here. The win was in the most part successfull to the bravery of the 27th Inniskillins Regiment and General Abercrombie and gave the regiment significant honours. The surrendering French Garrison marched out of the fortress and laid down its arms before the ranks of the 27th Inniskillins and in addition granted the regiment to fly their colours for an hour before the Union Flag was raised.
An amazing story of bravery at this site. Well worth a short visit if you are at visiting Morne Fortune.
Also great views of the Harbour in Castries from here as well
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An amazing story of bravery at this site. Well worth a short visit if you are at visiting Morne Fortune.
Also great views of the Harbour in Castries from here as well
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Written March 5, 2017
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SeascapeStLucia
Castries, St. Lucia3 contributions
Dec 2011 • Friends
You may not be a history buff and insist on viewing all the statues and monuments raised to commemorate persons and events long past.,but you probably love to see sights /views when visiting somewhere for the first time.
The Inniskilling monument ,as locally known, built to commemorate the end of the
Caribbean conflicts between the French and English in the 18th century.
I was not there,at the time!! and , have forgottern the exact date when it was built.
Do not miss the best and most accessible panorama in St.Lucia.
At the end of the well maintained paved walkway,turn around slowly through 360 degrees and enjoy the panoramic -almost like being on a mountain top,or in Biblical terms on Mount Sinai,where "the whole world is displayed before you".Awesome
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The Inniskilling monument ,as locally known, built to commemorate the end of the
Caribbean conflicts between the French and English in the 18th century.
I was not there,at the time!! and , have forgottern the exact date when it was built.
Do not miss the best and most accessible panorama in St.Lucia.
At the end of the well maintained paved walkway,turn around slowly through 360 degrees and enjoy the panoramic -almost like being on a mountain top,or in Biblical terms on Mount Sinai,where "the whole world is displayed before you".Awesome
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Written October 12, 2012
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Ronnie S
Strathdon, UK1,259 contributions
Jan 2017 • Business
As is so often the case, the English were assisted by the Irish in this battle. The setting is particularly beautiful for this memorial.
Written February 10, 2017
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cherriesfan_9
Cheltenham, UK6,573 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
The long climb out of Castries to Morne Fortune shows the lengths that both Britain, and France, in the C18th were prepared to go to secure this lovel, and highly significant island.
Fort Charlotte, now occupied by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community Collage, (and what a location for a campus) is literally just across the road from the small parkland, and the Inniskilling monument.
The monument itself is dedicated to the successful attack by an Irish based regiment, who in 1796 climbed the slopes, and dislodged the incumbrant French garrison.
As monuments go, it is fine, but the situation, high up overlooking the only safe harbour that makes you realize just how challenging the task facing the Inniskilling Fusiliers was.
Great views all around in an interesting historical context - definitely worth including in your visit.
Fort Charlotte, now occupied by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community Collage, (and what a location for a campus) is literally just across the road from the small parkland, and the Inniskilling monument.
The monument itself is dedicated to the successful attack by an Irish based regiment, who in 1796 climbed the slopes, and dislodged the incumbrant French garrison.
As monuments go, it is fine, but the situation, high up overlooking the only safe harbour that makes you realize just how challenging the task facing the Inniskilling Fusiliers was.
Great views all around in an interesting historical context - definitely worth including in your visit.
Written December 27, 2014
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Dave J
Castries, St. Lucia4 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
After getting to the monument, you can see it is well maintained there may not be a lot to see, but the history of the place and the view is well worth it and once you see it, you can understand why it was so important strategically to the French and the British.
Written May 22, 2019
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Jo K
Worcester, UK8,934 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Our driver brought us here.
Was a really interesting stop and there are local guides that show you around. One of the highest points on the island and the tradewinds certainly blow!
The guides work for tips only so do bear that in mind and pay.
There is an ancient mango tree there too.
Was a really interesting stop and there are local guides that show you around. One of the highest points on the island and the tradewinds certainly blow!
The guides work for tips only so do bear that in mind and pay.
There is an ancient mango tree there too.
Written April 2, 2019
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Guy A
Stuart, FL294 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We've been to St. Lucia many times over the years but this is the first time we've gone to the monument. I highly recommend you take a private tour guide when you visit the island, someone who knows the history as there is so much to learn.
We used a group called Pink Panther from the St' James Club, very knowledgeable.
We used a group called Pink Panther from the St' James Club, very knowledgeable.
Written May 27, 2018
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travelbod04
Middlesbrough, UK323 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Stopped here on a tour. Nice to learn some of the history of the island, see the monuments to the army regiments that fought there, and the view from up there is fairly good too.
Written March 17, 2018
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838sue
Richelieu, France81 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Hike up here which was quite interesting whilst also looking for the pink plantation.
Great view from the monument but a better view from a point lower down which most tour buses miss. Plus there's the canon in the gardens and some cells left behind.
Local people at the gates to offer info but we found we were more knowledgeable than them having done our research.
Very surreal that the school/university complex is built here which confused us when trying to find it. Head straight through, keep going upwards and you're there!
Lunch at pink plantation is only a 5 minute walk from the monument.
Great view from the monument but a better view from a point lower down which most tour buses miss. Plus there's the canon in the gardens and some cells left behind.
Local people at the gates to offer info but we found we were more knowledgeable than them having done our research.
Very surreal that the school/university complex is built here which confused us when trying to find it. Head straight through, keep going upwards and you're there!
Lunch at pink plantation is only a 5 minute walk from the monument.
Written January 24, 2018
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Worldtraveller
Witney, UK1,281 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This monument commemorates the bravery of the Irish in 1796 against French troops. The grounds are well maintained, and there was a very helpful guide on site to show us around and give us an explanation of the historic events.
Written February 24, 2017
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Where is the Inniskilling Fusiliers Monument in St. Lucia? How do I get there? How long would it take to get there from the cruise ship dock in Castries.
Written November 13, 2015
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