6W5W+Q4C Wallblake House, The Valley 2640, Anguilla
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Wallblake House, the oldest structure in Anguilla dating back to 1787, impresses with its charming restoration and rich history as a former plantation.
6W5W+Q4C Wallblake House, The Valley 2640, Anguilla Get directions
"Said to be the oldest structure on the island, Wallblake House is also the onlysurviving18th-century plantation home thathas been restoredand that can be toured. Located in the Valley, capital of Anguilla , the1787 property was once part of a 97-acre sugar and cotton plantation. Bestowed to the Catholic Church in 1976, itwas abandoned until it was finally refurbished in 2004. The main home, which suffered a fire at the hands of the invading French forces, and the outbuildings are intact in design. Though the house is currently used as a rectory, tours can be arranged by emailing in advance."
It is the last remaining plantation house on the island. It was built in 1787 comprising of stone, lime and wood. It is the estate house for Wallblake Estate. Surrounding the house are smaller stone buildings for storage, a stone kitchen and a large stone cistern with a large rain/water catchment. Ruins of its sugar mill round are to the west of the main house
Jean-baptiste Guillemot
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Pretty house, but unable to visit at the time we came sadly. Probably full of history.
Həcər Ələsgərov
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Orta əsrlərə aiddir.
LosRasquetis
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Está cerrada, no se puede entrar y tampoco hay alguna información afuera sobre el sitio. Una lástima que no se puede visitar y aprender algo de su historia