Bermuda invites UNESCO for Advisory Mission
The Government of Bermuda has invited UNESCO for an Advisory Mission to their World Heritage Site – the Historic Town…
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St George, Bermuda
The Town of St. George, founded in 1612, is an outstanding example of the earliest English colonial town in the New World. Its associated fortifications graphically illustrate the development of English military engineering from the 17th to the 20th century, being adapted to take account of the development of artillery over this period.
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St George, Bermuda
The Town of St George, founded in 1612, is an outstanding example of the earliest English colonial town in the New World. Its associated fortifications graphically illustrate the development of English military engineering from the 17th to the 20th century, being adapted to take account of the development of artillery over this period.
Some of these are unique as surviving examples of the first defensive works built by early European colonist, and the later associated fort represent an excellent example of a continuum of British coastal fortifications.
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Did you know..?
Today about 65% of the buildings in the town date from before 1900. Of these early structures, about 40% were built prior to 1800.
The permanent settlement of St George began in August 1612.
Since sources of water are scarce on the island, the white colour of the roofs and pitch are designed to collect rainwater into cisterns through gutters and other conduits adding to the unique appearance of the Town.
Stats
Location: Bermuda Island
Country: United Kingdom
Year of Inscription: 2000
UNESCO Criteria: (iv)
Contact information:
For more information about St George, Bermuda, visit the website or contact visitor information on 1 (441) 297-8043
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