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Fort · Somerset Village, Sandys
Scaur Hill Fort
19th-century British fort atop Scaur Hill on Somerset Island, with a dry moat, tunnels and views over the Great Sound and Ely’s Harbour.
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About Scaur Hill Fort
Fort Scaur was built in the second half of the 19th century on Scaur Hill on Somerset Island to protect the Royal Naval Dockyard from an attack coming from the main island. It crossed the hill from one side to the other, with a dry moat serving as a barrier.
The fort has stone walls, tunnels, gun positions and a deep moat that can be walked through. It was never used in combat and today is part of Scaur Hill Fort Park, a public park with lawns and trees.
From the top you can see the Great Sound with its islands, Ely’s Harbour, the south coast and, in the distance, the Dockyard. It is one of the best viewpoints in western Bermuda.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
On clear days, in the morning. At late afternoon, the light over the Great Sound is beautiful.
How to get there
It’s on Somerset Road, near the Somerset bridge. Buses between Hamilton and the Dockyard stop near the park entrance.
Tip
Walk the moat below: it’s the part that best shows the scale of the work.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Scaur Hill Fort
What was Fort Scaur built for?
To protect the Royal Naval Dockyard from a land attack coming from the main island, in the second half of the 19th century.
What can you see from Fort Scaur?
Great Sound and its islands, Ely’s Harbour, the south coast and, in the distance, the Dockyard.
How do you get to Fort Scaur?
Via Somerset Road, near the Somerset Bridge; buses between Hamilton and the Dockyard stop nearby.