Saint Matthias in Bridgetown, Christ Church, Barbados — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)

Ordnance Hospital Kitchen

Built in 1831 known today as Lechworth House

Photographed by David O’Carroll, November 17, 2024

1. Ordnance Hospital Kitchen Marker

Inscription. After the abolition of the Ordnance Department in 1855 the building was used as officer’s recreational quarters. Sold in 1906 it has been used as a private residence and offices.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 13° 4.739′ N, 59° 36.228′ W. Marker is in Bridgetown, Christ Church. It is in Saint Matthias. It is on Letchworth Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Letchworth Complex, Bridgetown, Christ Church, Barbados. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

in the Western Hemisphere,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ordnance Hospital Ward (within shouting distance of this marker in Saint Michael); Hastings (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line in Saint Michael); Barbados Independence Monument (about 210 meters away in Saint Michael); The Main Guard (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Saint Michael); Royal Artillery Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Saint Michael); Engineer’s Office & Quarters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Saint Michael); Monument to Those Lost in the 1831 Hurricane (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Saint Michael); Soldiers Brick Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Saint Michael). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgetown.

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Photographed by David O’Carroll, November 17, 2024

2. Ordnance Hospital Kitchen

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by David O’Carroll of Gower, United Kingdom. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2024, by David O’Carroll of Gower, United Kingdom. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.