Great views around the area, really enjoyed exploring the old Signal Sation and it's building
Gun Hill Signal Station的点评
点评:Sunday 8th February we were on an organised Tour, Barbados East Coast Highlights Tour.
One of the itinerary stops was a visit to this historic and strategic Signal Station.
It is located in St George at a vantage point around 700 feet (213 metres) above sea level.
The Signal Station was built in 1818 and formed part of a chain of a number of signal stations strategically placed to gather information and provide defence information.
We climbed up the steps to the viewing station where we enjoyed the panoramic view of the surrounding area. It became pretty obvious why here was chosen as a lookout post.
This small room and well as those on the lower floor were filled with artefacts, furnishings, information boards and maps.
Once we climbed back down the steps we visited the rooms on the ground floor which included a toilet, sleeping area and kitchen. It has all been preserved and is now an interesting museum.
There were a number of old cannons dotted around the viewing station.
It was a great experience walking around this historic area, exploring it's building and enjoying the views.
Once we had finished walking around the station we returned to the bar, reviewed separately, before setting off on the next stage of our Tour.
There is an entrance fee to the signal station which was included in the tour price.
翻译:2月8日星期日,我们参加了一个旅行团,名为“巴巴多斯东海岸精华游”。
行程中的一站是参观这座历史悠久且具有战略意义的信号站。
它位于圣乔治,地处海拔约700英尺(213米)的制高点。
这座信号站建于1818年,是当时一系列战略性部署的信号站之一,用于收集情报并提供防御信息。
我们拾级而上,来到观景台,欣赏周围的全景。这里被选为瞭望哨的原因显而易见。
这个小房间以及楼下的房间都摆满了文物、家具、信息板和地图。
下楼后,我们参观了底楼的房间,包括卫生间、卧室和厨房。这些房间都保存完好,现在已成为一座有趣的博物馆。
观景台周围散落着一些古老的加农炮。
漫步在这片历史悠久的区域,探索建筑,欣赏美景,真是一次绝妙的体验。
参观完车站后,我们回到之前单独介绍过的酒吧,然后开始下一站的行程。
信号站需要门票,但已包含在旅游团费用中。