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Fountain Cavern, Anguilla

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Royaume-Uni de Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord (Europe et Amérique du nord)

Date de soumission : 21/06/1999
Critères: (i)(ii)(iii)
Catégorie : Culturel
Soumission préparée par :
Dep. For Culture, Media and Sport Buildings, Monuments and Sites
Coordonnées
Long. 63°01'58" W / Lat. 18°14'48" N West Indies
Ref.: 1328

Description

The Fountain Cavern is one of 19 Indian sites identified by an archaeological survey in 1979. Of the 19 sites, following extensive scientific studies, the Fountain Cavern is considered to be the most important archaeological site on the island. The historical significance of the site to Anguilla and the region has led to the decision by the Government of Anguilla to develop a National Park with the Fountain Cavern as the focus. The other 18 sites will also form part of educational tours which centre around the National Park in order to provide a comprehensive overview of Amerindian culture in Anguilla and the region.



The Fountain National Park comprises 14.46 acres of land located in the north east of the island on the western side of Shoal Bay.



The Fountain Cavern is a large limestone cavern located on a ridge at about 70ft above sea level. Anguillians have known the Fountain Cavern for many years and many can recall climbing down the roots of the tree at the entrance of the cave. However, it was not until the late 1960s that it was recognised as an archaeological site. The site contains Amerindian petro-glyphs. An Indian midden was also found at the site.



Archaeologists who have visited the site have indicated that it is one of substantive regional importance.