Cooten Bay ruin, Tortola

#7 among attractions in Tortola

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The Cooten Bay ruin is a ruin in Cooten Bay, on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The ruin probably dates from the sugar plantation era, although the fortification of the property with cannon may suggest an earlier date. It was presumed abandoned during the economic collapse of the British Virgin Islands during the mid-19th century, when many plantations were abandoned. ()

Coordinates: 18°26'48"N, 64°35'53"W

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Cooten Bay ruin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. William's Church, Mount Sage National Park, The Moorings Marina, Fort Recovery.

2.2 miSW
Church
St. William's Church, Road Town
57 min walk • The St. William's Church also alternatively called Catholic Church of St. William is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located on the island of Tortola in the Main Street of the village of Road Town capital of the British Virgin Islands, a territory of the United Kingdom in the Lesser Antilles.
4.7 miSW
Natural attraction, National park, Park
Mount Sage National Park, Tortola
120 min walk • Mount Sage National Park is a protected area of the British Virgin Islands. It is named after the highest peak of the island of Tortola, Mount Sage.
1.8 miSW
18°25'36"N • 64°36'56"W
The Moorings Marina, Road Town
47 min walk • Sailing, Scuba and snorkeling, Boat tours
6.6 miSW
Tower
Fort Recovery, Tortola
168 min walk • Fort Recovery is a fort on the West End of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. In historical records, the fort is often referred to as Tower Fort, and the area around the fort is still referred to as "Towers" today. A hotel is now built around the Tower.
1.3 miW
Ruins
Cooper Bay ruin, Tortola
33 min walk • Cooper Bay ruin is a ruin in Cooper Bay, on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The ruin dates from the sugar plantation era, and was presumed abandoned during the economic collapse of the British Virgin Islands during the mid-19th century.
2.8 miSW
Ruins
Fort Charlotte, Tortola
73 min walk • Fort Charlotte is a fort built on Harrigan's Hill, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The fort was named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was the wife of King George III.
1.6 miS
Ruins
Fort George, Road Town
40 min walk • Fort George is a colonial fort which was erected on the northeast edge of Road Town, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands above Baugher's Bay. The site is now a ruin.
5.1 miSW
Ruins
Fort Purcell, Tortola
130 min walk • Fort Purcell is a ruined fort near Pockwood Pond on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
2.9 miE
Bridge
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge
74 min walk • The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, sometimes called the Beef Island Bridge, is a bridge, 70 meters long, that links Beef Island with Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The original bridge was opened in 1966, and was replaced by a new bridge in 2003.
2.5 miSW
Museum
Government House, Road Town
64 min walk • Government House, located in Road Town, Tortola, is the official residence of the governor of the British Virgin Islands. The original structure, dating back to 1899, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1924.
1.7 miW
Ruins
Larmer Bay ruin, Tortola
44 min walk • Larmer Bay ruin is a ruin in Larmer Bay, on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The ruin dates from the sugar plantation era, and was presumed abandoned during the economic collapse of the British Virgin Islands during the mid-19th century.