Old Road Town in Saint Thomas Middle Island, Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles in the West Indies)
Romney Manor (1626) Home of Caribelle Batik
Photographed by Jason Fountain, August 21, 2025
1. Romney Manor (1626) Home of Caribelle Batik Marker
Romney Manor has a remarkable place in European, Caribbean and US history.
Its origins date from 1626 when following the Carib Indian Massacres, the Europeans were able to take over this location.
The site was originally where King Tegreman the Carib Indian leader had his settlement. However, following his demise, Sam Jefferson, one of the original settlers, claimed it as his own. Here he established his residence, "The Red House". Sam Jefferson was the great, great, great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd president of the United States of America.
By the mid 17th century Sam Jefferson, sold part of Wingfield Estate to the Earl of Romney. The Earl renamed the house Romney Manor and the estate, Romney's. Successive Earls of Romney owned Romney's Estate until the late 19th century.
Over the centuries the house, gardens and grounds have changed considerably. Hurricanes, fires, termites and planned development have all influenced the Manor and its environs.
Please enjoy this historic site, reflect upon the 400 year old Saman Tree and consider if it could talk, what a tale it would have to tell!
A minimum of 30 minutes should be spent here to allow visitors an enjoyable, memorable experience.
Erected by Caribelle
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1626.
Location. 17° 19.531′ N, 62° 48.062′ W. Marker is in Old Road Town, Saint Kitts, in Saint Thomas Middle Island. It is on no nearby street. Touch for map. 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 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saman Tree (a few steps from this marker); Bell Tower (a few steps from this marker); The Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Viewing Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Fort George (approx. 4.5 kilometers away); The Berkley Memorial (approx. 8.9 kilometers away); Independence Square (approx. 8.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Road Town.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Jason Fountain of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Jason Fountain of Arlington, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
