Shirley Heights

The Shirley Heights Lookout was first utilized as a signal station and lookout for approaches to English Harbour during the War of American Independence (1774-1783). With French Guadeloupe to the south, the region was ideal for protecting Antigua's shoreline. When a sentry saw approaching sails, he might raise the alarm with flags during the day and signal cannons at night. Antigua has one of the best signal systems in the Caribbean, and within 10 minutes of the initial signal, the entire island could be alerted and know where to march.

Shirley Heights was expanded as the garrison along the Ridge increased, with barracks for soldiers, water cisterns, and gun platforms erected to keep the Dockyard below safe. The Lookout is the place to see English Harbour and the Dockyard.

This is the second most beautiful historical site in Antigua and Barbuda, to deserve the title of the most beautiful, Shirley Heights has put on an ancient and majestic shirt. In addition, it is also a historical beauty when participating in the war and today the Shirley Heights Observatory has a very important meaning in the defense of the country. This also shows that the Shirley Heights Lookout is not only a historical site, but it is also a military monument. Come to Antigua and Barbuda to tour the Shirley Heights station, and learn more about the station's history.

Location: English Harbour Antigua