Scaur Hill Fort
A 19th-century fort park on a hilltop in Somerset, with a deep ditch, a disappearing gun and views of Great Sound. Few visitors.
Scaur Hill Fort was built in the 1870s to protect the Dockyard from land attacks. The deep ditch that crosses Somerset Island remains well preserved. Inside the fort, a 64-pounder disappearing gun is still in place, and the ramparts overlook Great Sound and Ely's Harbour. The surrounding park covers about 9 hectares, is free to enter, and has trails and picnic areas. It lies about 1 km northeast of Somerset Bridge, making it a convenient stop on the way to the Dockyard.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Somerset Bridge
- Church Bay
- Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
- Royal Naval Dockyard
- National Museum of Bermuda
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Warwick Long Bay
- Front Street, Hamilton