Castries - La Toc Battery

Built by the British in 1888, this hilltop gun emplacement was placed to protect the mouth of Castries harbor and thus offers great views. Castries was very important, because being the only port in the Caribbean large enough to serve the entire British navy it served as an important coaling station.

Its underground rooms now display maps and gun shells.

The main feature of the fort is an 18-ton Rifled Muzzle Loader gun.

Visits are by appointment only.