Hutts Gate in Saint Helena
Destination Guide Saint Helena

Saint Helena

Saint Helena, named after Saint Helena of Constantinople, is an island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (by mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502.

Located at -15.95, -5.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Longwood House

Longwood House was the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, during his exile on the island of Saint Helena, from 10 December 1815 until his death on 5 May 1821. It lies on a windswept plain some 6 km from Jamestown.

Located at -15.9501, -5.68307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Diana's Peak

Diana's Peak is the highest point, at 818 metres, on the island of Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is of volcanic origin. It was proclaimed a national park in March 1996, the first on the island. It is covered in tree fern thicket. The peak is located at the tripoint where the districts Sandy Bay (southwest), Levelwood (east) and Longwood (north) meet.

Located at -15.9597, -5.69139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Alarm Forest

Alarm Forest is one of the smaller of the eight districts of Saint Helena, in the northern part of the island of Saint Helena, southeast of Jamestown. In 2008 it had a population of 276, compared to a population of 289 in 1998. The district was created between census years 1987 and 1998 from parts of Jamestown and Longwood. There is no settlement by that name, however. The main settlement is Briars Village, with the community centre of the district.

Located at -15.9478, -5.70389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sandy Bay, Saint Helena

Sandy Bay is a bay on the island of Saint Helena and a district of the island. In 2008 the district had a population of 205, compared to a population of 254 in 1998. The northern, inland part of the district is an area of disperse settlement, of which the main settlement is Bamboo Hedge. Sandy Bay gives its name to the valley that leads down to the bay and to a small island in the bay.

Located at -15.983, -5.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Plantation House (Saint Helena)

Plantation House is the official residence of the Governor of Saint Helena. It is located 2 miles to the south of the capital, Jamestown, on the island of Saint Helena.

Located at -15.9555, -5.7208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Saint Paul's Cathedral (Saint Helena)

Saint Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral church on the island of St Helena and is part of the Diocese of St Helena. It is located approximately 2 miles south of Jamestown in the district of St Paul's. It replaced "the Country Church" which existed from the early days of St Helenian colonisation in the late 17th century. Building work on the new church began in 1850, was completed in 1851 and the church became the cathedral in 1859 when the Diocese of St Helena was established.

Located at -15.9568, -5.7203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Saint Matthew, Hutt's Gate

Saint Matthew is a church on the island of Saint Helena and is part of the Diocese of St Helena. It is situated in Hutt's Gate in the Longwood district. The church opened in 1862. It is designated as a Grade II listed building. The church was reportedly in a state of disrepair during World War I and was completely rebuilt after.

Located at -15.9619, -5.6984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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