National Trust of Guyana

Regional Monuments

Fort Kyk-Over-Al

Location: Mazaruni, Essequibo& Cuyuni Rivers, Essequibo  Classification: Historic Site (Military)  Period/ Year Built: Circa 1616  Historical Background / Description:  Fort Kyk-Over-Al is located on an island of the same name in the Mazaruni River, near its confluence with the Cuyuni River. The island, or more accurately the islet, is approximately 6,070 square metres (1.5 acres). …

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1763 Monument

Location: D’Urban Park, Georgetown Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1976 Historical Background / Description: Located at the eastern end of Brickdam on Vlissengen Road, D’Urban Park, is the 1763 Monument, a National Monument. This structure was built at a cost of $38,000.00 to commemorate the 1763 rebellion also known as the “Great Rebellion” that …

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