See this location on the interactive map of Carriacou.

The old Well in Tibeau.

In Jews Bay, just above the archeological findings at the fossil beds in Grand Bay.

One of the earliest wells built on the island, and located in the village of Tibeau.
It had been neglected for quite some time.
Now the government is organising a thorough cleanup plus enhancement of the zone.

Sites for archeology on Carriacou.

The map below shows the zone south of the well, this is where the fossil beds are.

Archeology at Grand Bay and Jews Bay on Carriacou windward side.

• Another interesting place are the ruins in the south, at Sabazan.
• Check the historical site at Dumfries as well.
• Another place of historical interest is the Belair zone, where ruins of the oldest plantation house can be found.

Location of this historical location on the map of Carriacou.

Ruins at the Sabazan historical site.

Old burial site on Carriacou.

Sabazan was probably the most elaborate of the large estate houses on Carriacou.
Constructed in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s the ruins contain an old well, six foundations, a tower looking towards the sea and an elaborate cistern system.

The ruins reflect the history of agricultural development and the importance of water in Carriacou.
It is a site of an important Amerindian settlement.

Dumfries.

Some suggestions for protection and conservation.

1. To protect the ruins, artifacts, birds; to design programs of educational research to further understand the historical development of Carriacou.
2. To tie in Sabazan, Dumfries, and other protected areas into an around the Island tour for visitors and school groups.

Sabazan protected area of Carriacou.

Map of the archeologial findings on Carriacou.

Carriacou history and important historical locations.

• Read more about these historical sites.

Location of the archeological findings on a map of Carriacou.

The fossil beds in Grand Bay.

Finding human remains at Grand Bay.

Location: 1/2 mile south and 1/2 mile north of Grand Bay Village.
On the Windward Coast of Carriacou.

Both sites contain about 30 feet of well bedded fine grained ashy shales which are exposed along the shore.

Fossils of Gastenopoda, Pleurotoma, Alvitra, Phos, Pyrala and Conus are present.

When wet with seawater, the fossils look very well preserved.

Tibeau fossil beds at the coastline.

The Globorotalia Fobsifobsi (Grand Bay Beds) have been correlated with the Lower Miocene Baitoa formation of the Dominican Republic.

The fossil beds are the only known beds in Grenada which are plainly visible.

The beds provide excellent opportunities for education, illustrating prehistoric shellfish, some of which are long since extinct.

Protected area where the fossil beds are on Carriacou.

• Read the journal of a recent archeological investigation at this site,

The Belair historical site.

The Belair Cultural Landscape once served as a headquarters for the People’s Revolutionary Army.
If you are interested, read more about the Grenada Revolution.

Remains of the great house plantation in Belair.

Belair Carriacou, windmill for sugar cane.

In 1784, John Reid, Esq. owned Belair Estate.

An old English great house was completed in 1809. Next to the great house, foundations of an older French house exist, indicative of the amount of times the island of Carriacou changed hands.

The house looks upon the old windmill tower still in excellent condition.

At one time the entire area was cultivated in sugar cane to support the mill.
Thereafter, at the turn of the century, cotton became the predominate crop.

This is the zone where Belair house ruins are.

Just down the road is an old windmill foundation which is so intact it could be restored.

Belair house during the Grenada Revolution.

During the People’s Revolutionary Government, the area was utilized as an Army Camp.

At the time of the U.S. and Caribbean Forces intervention of Grenada, a large explosion occurred at the house which remains a mystery.

Belair has both French and English ruins, and the finest sugar mill and windmill foundations on the Island.
A large cistern is also in place.

The Belair Estate affords one of the most spectacular views on the island.
To protect the ruins and initiate programs of education and research.

Possible restoration plans.

Frances Kay Brinkley of the Historical Society has recommended that the Belair house be restored to a cultural and conference center.
Funding agencies and private sector initiatives should be sought out to restore the house.

Location of the Dumfries findings on an interactive map of Carriacou.

Dumfries Historical Site.

Here you will find plantation ruins with some old equipment.
See the old machinery that was used in processing cotton and limes.
Below you will see the picture of a stone chimney, which is the most visual ruin.

Map of Dumfries and the points worth to see.

Chimney of the old lime factory.

Chimney from an old lime factory on Carriacou.

Taking a hike on Carriacou towards the Dumfries historical site.

The picture below was taken from up the hill in Belmont.

On the background you see White Island.
The historical site is to the left below.
On the right hand side is the Cassada Bay complex, now a derelict hotel.

This picture was taken from Belmont, north of Dumfries.