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The Garrison, St Mary's
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August 9, 2026
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Hugh Town harbour developed into the islands' most important anchorage. To prevent it from falling into enemy hands, construction of fortifications began in 1551.
The fortified complex, known today as "The Garrison", was begun in 1593, expanded during the English Civil War (1642–1651), and remodelled in the 1740s. It remained in operation as a defensive installation until the end of the Second World War in 1945.
The fortified complex, known today as "The Garrison", was begun in 1593, expanded during the English Civil War (1642–1651), and remodelled in the 1740s. It remained in operation as a defensive installation until the end of the Second World War in 1945.
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