Fort Haldane was established in 1759 and was named after the Jamaican ruler, George Haldane. The fortress was built to resist the invasion of Spanish colonizers and protect the port of Saint Mary. Additionally, it served as a stronghold for maintaining control and enslaving the laboring class.

In 1760, Fort Haldane played a significant role in the resistance against slavery. On Easter Sunday, a group of slaves assassinated the leader at Fort Haldane, stole gunpowder and -, and fought alongside thousands of other slaves for 5 months, but ultimately failed. Due to the constant conflicts and frequent hurricanes in the area, the current castle only has two large cannons and a few remaining buildings. The cannons face the sea and have a history of at least 250 years. The windows of the buildings have disappeared, but the quality is still quite good, with walls at least two feet thick, once serving as air-raid shelters.

Fort Haldane
Reasons to visit: One of the most intriguing castles in Jamaica
Continent: North America
Country: Jamaica
Province/State: Middlesex County
City: Saint Mary