Ponto de interesse
Seville Great House
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Localização
Priory, St. Ann Parish
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See first-hand, a planation/estate home in it's true colonial character.
Located on the historic Seville Estate, is the Seville Great House (Plantation House) and Heritage Park. The major attraction of the Park is the collection of the artefacts on display in the Great House which depicts various aspects of the life of the Tainos, Africans and Europeans. On the Park which overlooks the beautiful Caribbean Sea, are the relic of a water wheel used to operate the old sugar mill, the Overseer's House and a barbecue. Seville Heritage Park is an ideal spot for picnics, relaxation, and for the adventurous, there is horse back riding. Guided tours are offered at the Seville Heritage Park.
Located on the historic Seville Estate, is the Seville Great House (Plantation House) and Heritage Park. The major attraction of the Park is the collection of the artefacts on display in the Great House which depicts various aspects of the life of the Tainos, Africans and Europeans. On the Park whi…
Seville Great house is symbolic of the English period. After the capture of the island in 1655, New Seville was abandoned by the Spaniards. Edward Long tells us, the English divided up the land to officers and other soldiers. In this allotment, the city of New Seville became the property of Captain Hemmings, an officer of the army, thereafter becoming Seville Estate. 1745, Hemmings’ grandson built the great house on the site of the original house which was built at the end of the seventeenth century.
Seville Great house is symbolic of the English period. After the capture of the island in 1655, New Seville was abandoned by the Spaniards. Edward Long tells us, the English divided up the land to officers and other soldiers. In this allotment, the city of New Seville became the property of Captain…