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Six-Gun Battery

Six-Gun Battery in Banjul forms part of a historic ensemble connected with the Gambia River and the history of the transatlantic slave trade. Built in 1816, it complements the story of Fort Bullen and is best understood within the wider historic landscape.

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What makes it special

  • Military battery built in 1816 in Banjul.
  • Part of the ensemble that also includes Kunta Kinteh Island, Albreda, Juffureh, San Domingo and Fort Bullen.
  • Located in an institutional setting and linked to control of the river’s entrance.
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Historic riverside setting in Albreda and Juffureh, The Gambia.

Kunta Kinteh Island, Albreda and Juffureh beside the Gambia River

A visit to Kunta Kinteh Island becomes more meaningful when experienced as a whole: island, riverside villages and forts that tell the story of trade, slavery, abolition and the diaspora.

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Profile updated: 23/09/2026