Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Musket Redoubt
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
1. Musket Redoubt Marker
Musket Redoubt 1782
This outpost to Fort Rodney was built in 1782 to protect the ridge top from surprise attack from sea. The soldiers could be hidden in the sunken area and they could stand on the platform and look down on both sides of the glacis or slopes.
Directly above is Signal Peak, and below is the whole of Rodney Bay. Morne Pimant is to the south, and on a clear day you can see Martinique, 40 kilometers (25 miles) to the north.
Erected by Saint Lucia National Trust.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 14° 5.508′ N, 60° 57.966′ W. Marker is on Pigeon Island, Gros Islet. This marker is at Pigeon Island National Landmark, on the way from Fort Rodney up to Signal Peak. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pigeon Island, Gros Islet LC01 101, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Signal Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Rodney (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josset's House (about 120 meters away); Carib Caves (about 150 meters away); Gunslide (about 210 meters away); Lime Kiln
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
2. Musket Redoubt seen from higher up on the walk to Signal Peak.
Fort Rodney can be seen in the distance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
3. Wide view of the Musket Redoubt Marker
The redoubt entrance can be seen in the background.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
4. Musket Redoubt and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 548 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
