Soldiers' Barracks

Soldiers' Barracks. . , Soldiers’ Barracks 1808, rebuilt 1824 , The colonial struggle between Britain and France and her allies continued into the 1800s, although fighting was interrupted by short-lived treaties and peace settlements. British troops were still sent to garrison the far-flung outposts in the West Indies. , These barracks were built to hold 60 men. The two sets, built side by side, were damaged in the hurricane of 1817 and rebuilt in 1824. A kitchen between the two completed the complex. , To the left you can see the drainage along the base of the building and the water catchment and cistern. , A soldier’s life in the Caribbean was not a comfortable one – unlike today’s traveler, the military took a long time to adapt to local conditions! Eventually, however, the soldier’s hot, unsuitable clothing was replaced by tropical wear; short red jackets and close-fitting “mosquito” trousers were issued instead of long coats and breeches. , Look for the 18th-century stone coursing, the archways, and the view of Signal Peak through the arches.