This ols limekiln and factory testifies of the plantations which were here in Craigston, from 1750 to about 1980. The historic site is partly overgrown now.

Please note that most businesses have sustained heavy damage due to hurricane Beryl.
Therefore many shops and lodging facilities will not be opened or are in the process of reopening.

Ruins of the old lime factory in Sparrow Bay.

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Ruins of a lime factory in Craigston.

This site was first in use around 1750.
The Craigston estate is one of the oldest on Carriacou.
There was always plenty crop here, varying over the centuries.
One of the main crops were limes.
The juice was extracted and packed for transport from here.

: These ruins are getting more and more overgrown now.

: Remains of an old lime factory in Sparrow Bay.

Nowadays the factory remains are for a large part overgrown.
It is easy accesible and interesting to see some of Carriacou's heritage.

Factory ruins at Sparrow Bay Carriacou. Once used for the Lime plantations.

This ols limekiln and factory testifies of the plantations which were here in Craigston, from 1750 to about 1980. The historic site is partly overgrown now.

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Ruins of a lime factory in Craigston.