The dry moat
And a wooden bridge.
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Fort Charlotte is the largest fort in Nassau, on a hill west of the town looking over the western entrance to the harbour. It has white limestone walls, a dry moat around it, old cannons on the ramparts and underground passages. The fort was built in the late 1780s under Lord Dunmore, the islands' governor, and named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. It cost far more than planned, earning it the nickname Dunmore's Folly. It was never used in battle. You cross a wooden bridge over the dry moat to the gate, then walk the wide ramparts among the cannons, looking over the harbour, the sea and the town. You go down into the passages and rooms below ground, once used as stores and soldiers' quarters. The fort is 1.9 km west of Parliament Square. Entry is usually free, though guides may ask for a tip. The walls are high and unfenced in places, so watch children. Do not walk alone outside the main tourist areas, especially after dark.
And a wooden bridge.
Cannons and harbour views.
Old stores and quarters.
West of central Nassau, above the western harbour
No, it was never used in battle.
Because it cost far more than planned.
