Fort George, Bermuda

Fort George
Mount Hill, St. George's Island, St. George's Parish, Bermuda
St. George's Garrison (and St. George's Town) as surveyed by Lieutenant Arthur Johnson Savage, RE, in 1897-1899. Fort George is shown at left.
Site information
TypeFort
Coastal artillery
OwnerBoard of Ordnance
War Office<Government of Bermuda>
Operator British Army
Open to
the public
Yes (except Keep)
ConditionAs last used as a fort, except a marine radio and radar station added atop the keep
Location
Fort George
Location of Fort George in Bermuda
Coordinates32°22′49″N 64°40′57″W / 32.380316°N 64.682443°W / 32.380316; -64.682443
Site history
Built1850s
Built forRoyal Artillery
In use1850s - 1957
MaterialsStone
Garrison information
GarrisonEastern District of the Bermuda Garrison
OccupantsRoyal Artillery
Royal Engineers
Harbour Radio

Fort George is a square fort built on the crest of Mount Hill (or Riche's Mount) to the west of St. George's Town, near to, but outside of the boundaries of the original main British Army camp in the Imperial fortress colony of Bermuda, St. George's Garrison.