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Castle Island, Bermuda is a small, 4-acre islet in St. George's Parish that holds the oldest standing English fortification in the Americas. Originally named King's Island, this historic site sits at the southern entrance of Castle Harbour and is part of a protected nature reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
King's Castle: Built in 1612 by Bermuda's first governor, Richard Moore, it is the oldest stone building still standing in Bermuda
The Spanish Attack of 1614: The fort successfully defended Bermuda from its only Spanish attack. Resourceful defenders fired just two shots, causing the Spanish ships to retreat. Unbeknownst to the attackers, the fort only had enough gunpowder left for one final shot.
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