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As you walk along the coast in search of your chosen REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ST KITTS, you are going to come across a centuries old fortification resting on the cliff top once known as "Gibraltar of the West Indies". This little gem, secreted away in what was British part of the south Caribbean in the colonial period, was reckoned to be one of the most vital defensible sites of the time. The Uk and French used this fort as their main line of defense in this area but as disputes were settled this fort slipped into a period of disuse and its eventual decline into nothingness before it being saved in the 20th century. The visitor today can enjoy absolutely gorgeous views over the incorporating area from the ramparts where they can see Real Estate For Sale St Kitts. As you stand on these ramparts imagine the galleons with cannons blazing away while disgorging the solders into landing craft in the hope of capturing this impenetrable stronghold. Kitts was once officially known as St Christopher by the European settlers that assembled here beginning in the 17th century. Thanks to the forts resurrection it's not just the most critical but the best saved structure in the Caribbean. The specific fort was made in several different stages in the period beginning in the 1690's and continuing into the 1790's. As stated earlier the fort was made of the black volcanic rock, more especially into the outer wall of the stronghold that reaches to the eight hundred foot high cliff that towers over the Caribbean Sea. Try and think what this looked like to an invading armed force as they approached this grand cliff with its fort setting on top shielding this deadly and impenetrable area. This is precisely what occurred in 1792 when 50 French ships with 8,000 solders caught this fort from the English who had a force of 1,000 men. Once you have had a peek at REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ST KITTS take a trip to Brimstone Hill for a tour of this fortification which covers thirty eight acres. This tour embodies the surgery, guards quarters, ammo stores, graveyard and the castle with its guns indicating to sea just in-case a galleon flying the incorrect flag passes by.
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