Briars
Briars is the small pavilion in which Napoleon Bonaparte stayed for the first few weeks of his exile on Saint Helena in late 1815 before being moved to Longwood House.
- Building
- …is also known as “Briars, Saint Helena”
- Description: architectural structure
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include High Knoll Fort and Plantation House.
High Knoll Fort
High Knoll Fort is a redoubt-style fort of the English… High Knoll Fort is situated 2,500 feet west of Briars.
Plantation House
Plantation House is the official residence of the governor of Saint Helena. Plantation House is situated 1 mile southwest of Briars.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Saint Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral church on the… St. Paul’s Cathedral is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Briars.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Half Tree Hollow and Longwood.
Half Tree Hollow
Half Tree Hollow is the smallest by area of the eight…
Briars
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Latitude
-15.94345° or 15° 56′ 36″ south
Longitude
-5.70971° or 5° 42′ 35″ west
Open location code
5CPP374R+J4
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Spanish—“Briars” goes by many names.
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