Pedro St. James
| Pedro St. James | |
|---|---|
Pedro St. James Great House after modern restorations | |
Location within Cayman Islands | |
| Alternative names | Pedro's Castle, Birthplace of Democracy |
| Etymology | Named for the Pedro district of Grand Cayman |
| General information | |
| Status | National Historic Site |
| Type | Great House |
| Architectural style | Caribbean plantation style |
| Location | Savannah Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands |
| Coordinates | 19°16′02″N 81°17′30″W / 19.2671°N 81.2918°W |
| Construction started | 1780 |
| Completed | 1780 |
| Renovated | 1991–1998 |
| Renovation cost | US$8.5 million |
| Owner | Government of the Cayman Islands |
| Height | |
| Roof | Slate (imported from England) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Coral stone, mahogany |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Grounds | 7 acres |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Developer | William Eden |
| Designations | Cayman Islands National Historic Site |
| Known for | Site of the first meeting of the Cayman Islands' elected parliament; proclamation of the abolition of slavery |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | Commonwealth Historic Research Management Limited |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
| References | |
Pedro St. James, often referred to locally as Pedro's Castle, is the oldest surviving stone structure and Great House in the Cayman Islands, located on Grand Cayman's southern coast near Savannah.