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Fort Rocky, Palisadoes

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Anne M Powers

Fort Rocky, only too easily confused with Rockfort a few miles away, was built on a slight headland, about half-way from the Windward Road to Port Royal along the Palisadoes.  What survives was built in the early 20th century and… Continue Reading →

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