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Giddy House

Giddy House is a former artillery storehouse in Port Royal, built in 1888 and left tilted by the 1907 earthquake. Its interior can feel physically disorienting; it forms part of a historical visit that also includes Fort Charles and the harbour landscape.

Giddy House
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The place

What makes it special

  • The building shows the effects of the 1907 earthquake, distinct from the 1692 event.
  • Its tilt makes one of Port Royal’s historical ruptures tangible.
  • It can be viewed as part of the walking route through the town and its remains.
Giddy House
Photo by Raychristofer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Giddy House

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Cannons and walls of Fort Charles beside Kingston Harbour in Port Royal.

Port Royal, Fort Charles and the City the Sea Preserves

A short visit to Port Royal gains depth when Fort Charles, earthquakes and Atlantic history replace the easy pirate legend.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026