Pedro St. James

Pedro St. James
Pedro St. James Great House after modern restorations
Location within Cayman Islands
Alternative namesPedro's Castle, Birthplace of Democracy
EtymologyNamed for the Pedro district of Grand Cayman
General information
StatusNational Historic Site
TypeGreat House
Architectural styleCaribbean plantation style
LocationSavannah
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Coordinates19°16′02″N 81°17′30″W / 19.2671°N 81.2918°W / 19.2671; -81.2918
Construction started1780
Completed1780
Renovated1991–1998
Renovation costUS$8.5 million
OwnerGovernment of the Cayman Islands
Height
RoofSlate (imported from England)
Technical details
MaterialCoral stone, mahogany
Floor count3
Grounds7 acres
Design and construction
ArchitectUnknown
DeveloperWilliam Eden
DesignationsCayman Islands National Historic Site
Known forSite of the first meeting of the Cayman Islands' elected parliament; proclamation of the abolition of slavery
Renovating team
Renovating firmCommonwealth 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.