Location: Eastern & Western Banks of Demerara Classification: Civil Infrastructure Period/Year Built: 1978 Historical Background / Description:The Demerara Harbour Bridge connects West Demerara from Versailles and East Demerara from Peter’s Hall. It was built across the Demerara River at one
Location: Hog Island, Essequibo Classification: Historic Site (Civil Infrastructure) Period/Year Built: Circa 1768 Historical Background / Description:Hog Island Windmill is located on the eastern side of Hog Island, approximately 14.5 kilometres (9 miles) from the mouth of the Essequibo River.
Location: Leguan Island, Essequibo River Classification: Religious Period/Year Built: Foundation stone laid 1853; consecrated 1855. Historical Background / Description:St. Peter’s Anglican Church was established circa 1827 by Reverend John Tucker and is located in the community of Enterprise on Leguan
Location: Fort Island, Essequibo Classification: Historic Site (Community) Period/Year Built: Circa 1752 Historical Background / Description:The Dutch Heritage Museum is located in the historic Dutch building formerly known as the Court of Policy and Church Building on Fort Island, approximately
Location: Fort Island, Essequibo River Classification: Historic Site (Military) Period/Year Built: 1744 Historical Background / Description:Fort Zeelandia, a National Monument, is located approximately 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the mouth of the Essequibo River on Fort Island. The history of
Location: Queenstown, Essequibo Coast Classification: Religious Period/Year Built: Established 1842 Historical Background / Description:St. Bartholomew Anglican Church is located in the community of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, some 28 kilometres (17.4 miles) from Supenaam. This village was the first in Essequibo
Location: Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/Year Built: 1988 Historical Background / Description:Damon Monument is located at Damon Square in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast. The monument was built in recognition of the 28-year-old, mulatto domestic servant, Damon, who
Location: Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/Year Built: 1985 Historical Background / Description:The Devonshire Castle Monument is located in the community of Devonshire Castle, some 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the town of Anna Regina on the Essequibo
Location: Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/Year Built: Unknown Historical Background / Description:The East Indian Settlement Monument is located on the all-weather road in Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 miles) from Anna Regina. The monument
Location: La Belle Alliance, Essequibo Coast Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/Year Built: 1986 Historical background/description:Damon’s Cross is located in the La Belle Alliance cemetery on the Essequibo Coast; it was unveiled on August 9, 1986. It is located on the site
