Montego Bay, St James Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
The Cage
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
1. The Cage Marker
The Cage
The cage dates back to 1806. A belfry was built in 1811. In about 1823 this was replaced with todays building of bricks and mortar. The Cage was used as an overnight lockup for vagrants, drunks, runaways and plantation slaves who had not left town after the 3 pm warning bell.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Law Enforcement • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 18° 28.443′ N, 77° 55.379′ W. Marker is in Montego Bay, St James Parish. Marker is at the intersection of St. James Street and Corner Lane, on the right when traveling south on St. James Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sam Sharpe (here, next to this marker); Montego Bay Civic Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Montego Armoury (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Fort Montego Cannons (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Fort Montego History (approx. 0.6 kilometers
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
2. The Cage and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
3. Detail of the facade of The Cage
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
