Landmarks of Anguilla

October 6, 2012

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Beach in Anguilla / Christine Warner Hawks, Flickr / CC BY 2.0

Most interesting landmarks of Anguilla

Below are listed the most amazing natural and man made landmarks of Anguilla.

Natural landmarks of Anguilla

Cavannagh Cave – Anguilla. The site where remnants of extinct giant rodent Amblyrhiza inundata were found in the 19th century. This deer sized animal lived some 125 000 years ago, at lower sea level. It is possible that these remnants were found in other local caves as well.

Lizards of Sombrero Island – Sombrero. On this small island lives endemic Sombrero Ameiva (Ameiva corvina) and one dwarf gecko which most likely is endemic too. In the late Pleistocene on this island was living giant tortoise Chelonoidis sombrerensis.

Old Ta Cave – Anguilla. One of the most impressive caves on the island.

Man made landmarks of Anguilla

Big Spring petroglyph site – Anguilla. Prehistoric stone carvings by Arawaks and Taíno at a sinkhole, where people used to take water.
Fountain Cavern – Anguilla. Cave – site of prehistoric (Arawak) ceremonies, contains multiple petroglyphs and stalagmite statue whose top is shaped like a head of spirit. Cave has small fresh water pools in it.
St. Gerard’s Church – Anguilla. Unusual Catholic church, its concrete walls are adorned with pebbles and stones.
Wallblake House – Anguilla. Historical plantation house, built in 1787, most likely the oldest structure on Anguilla.

Described landmarks of Anguilla

Anguilla is British overseas territory with several interesting natural and man-made landmarks.

Featured: Cavannagh Cave

Today Cavannagh Cave is a small, rather unsightly cave in the limestone cliffs of Katouche Valley. This is the most likely place where in 1868 were discovered large bones – remains of an extinct rodent Amblyrhiza inundata, which was up to 200 kg heavy.

Recommended books

Anguilla

This second edition of “roam around Anguilla” is a comprehensive Caribbean travel book and includes attractions & activities, a comprehensive dining guide to the island’s many restaurants & descriptions of the beaches, plus other useful information. The authors have visited Anguilla and have personally experienced many of the island’s attractions.

Fodor’s In Focus St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla

Separated by just a few miles and known as favorites of American travelers, the Caribbean islands of St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barthélemy (also known as St. Barth’s), and Anguilla couldn’t be more different. Dutch St. Maarten offers big resorts, extensive shopping, and vibrant casinos, while French St. Martin is a bit more low-key, with excellent dining options and smaller, charming hotels; both sides share excellent beaches and offer a wide range of outdoor activities.