Greencastle Hill
Antigua and Barbuda /
Saint Mary /
Bolands /
World
/ Antigua and Barbuda
/ Saint Mary
/ Bolands
World / Antigua and Barbuda
summit, megalith, historic landmark
On the summit and slopes of this hill, are unusual standing rock formations referred to by Antiguans as megaliths. Although the origins of these standing rocks remain an issue of speculation and mystery, they are clearly associated with a pre-Columbian site. The site is delineated by the remains of shellfish, pottery, lithic flakes and debitage, and faunal remains. It has long been speculated that the hilltop may have been used for ritualistic functions, such or observing the night sky; an ancient observatory. Recent astronomical surveys support this speculation.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 17°4'26"N 61°50'56"W
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- Santa Isabel Volcano 2010 km
- Nevado del Tolima 2018 km
- Volcan del Quindio 2019 km
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- Adams Mountain 2876 km
- Trayfoot Mountain 2876 km
- Cheaha Mountain 3014 km
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- Antigua 6.5 km
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- Fitches Creek 8.5 km
- New Winthorpes 8.7 km
- Barnes Hill 8.9 km
- VC Bird International Airport 9 km
- Fitches Bay 9 km
- Antigua & Barbuda 33 km