Its grounds have a great history; there is
strong evidence that they were originally the site on which
Tegereman the Carib Indian Chief had his village.
In 1834 contrary to the instructions of the British Parliament,
Lord Romney declared his slaves free men. Romney Estate therefore
became the first estate in St.Kitts to emancipate their slaves.
Set in approximately 10 acres of grounds, Romney was established
in the 17th century and since then has only known 6 family
owners. These owners have witnessed the crushing of cane by
animal power, wind power and water power. Finally however,
in the 1920’s all cane processing was centralised in
Basseterre.
There is spirituality about Romney Manor and its grounds
that visitors frequently experience. The setting is majestic.
The saman tree …………… what a
tree, 350 years old, 24 ft in diameter and covering ½
acre. The tree quietly presides over the activity of the present
day Romney Manor. Many visitors return time and time again
to savour the memorable experience that Romney Manor and its
gardens exude.
