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What is Trelawny known for?
Trelawny is best known for its sugar estates and sugar cane mills. It had more sugar estates than any other parish, so there was need for a sea coast town to export it. Falmouth became a thriving seaport and social centre. Trelawny was also home to the largest group of Jamaican Maroons.
What is the name of the plain in Trelawny?
Trelawny – The Martha Brae River. Westmoreland – The Cabaritta River. The plains of Jamaica lie chiefly on the southern side of the island, and are all of alluvial formation. The principal plains are the Liguanea Plain in Kingston and St.
Which valley is found in Trelawny Jamaica?
Gales Valley,Trelawny Jamaica.
What are the four main towns in Trelawny?
Trelawny – Main Towns
- Martha Brae. This was the parish’s first capital.
- Clarke’s Town. Ten miles from Falmouth, it is an important trading centre for produce from the rich fields of Ulster Springs.
- Stewarts’s Town.
- Rio Bueno.
- Duncans.
- Wait-a-Bit.
How Trelawny got its name?
The town got its name from the Martha Brae River, which today is used for rafting and is a source of water for the north coast. This town is near the eastern border of the parish and is an important centre for provisions brought from the interior. The town was named after James Stewart, a former custos of the parish.
What is the capital for Trelawny?
Falmouth
Trelawny Parish/Capitals
Where is Liguanea Plain located?
Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Liguanea Plain, Saint Andrew, Jamaica
| Alternative Names: | Liaunea Plain, Liguanea Plain, Plains of Liguanea |
|---|---|
| Region: | Saint Andrew, Jamaica |
| Latitude: | 18° 0′ 54″ N |
| Longitude: | 76° 48′ 9″ W |
| Lat/Long (dec): | 18.01521,-76.80257 |
What are the major valleys in Jamaica?
These are Great valley, Canoe valley, Adams valley and George’s valley.
Which mountains is located in Trelawny?
Trelawny
- Mount Ayr. 992 m (prom: 721 m)
- Litchfield Mountain. 844 m (prom: 11 m)
- Cockpit. 734 m (prom: 204 m)
- Island View Hill. 659 m (prom: 27 m)
- Friendship Mountain. 515 m (prom: 72 m)
- Lima Mountain. 497 m (prom: 59 m)
- Hyde Hall Mountain. 490 m (prom: 31 m)
- Long Pond Mountain. 471 m (prom: 36 m)
What does Trelawney mean?
the open town near the water
In Cornwall, Trelawney is an old family name which translates to ‘the open town near the water’.
Is Liguanea a Spanish word?
Before being established, it was known as ‘Liguanea’, the Taino word for iguana.
What kind of culture does Trelawny Parish have?
Trelawny has pockets of rich culture indigenous to the parish. The southern section of Trelawny is a part of the Cockpit Country, and is uninhabitable. It is therefore a natural reserve for flora and fauna; most of Jamaica’s 27 endemic bird species can be found there, along with yellow snakes, and the giant swallowtail butterfly,
What kind of animals are found in Trelawny?
It is therefore a natural reserve for flora and fauna; most of Jamaica’s 27 endemic bird species can be found there, along with yellow snakes, and the giant swallowtail butterfly, the largest butterfly in the western hemisphere. Wakefield in North Trelawny is the home of the Tambu, Gerre and Mento Band.
Which is the highest point in Trelawny Parish?
Most of the parish is flat, with wide plains such as Queen of Spain’s Valley, and Windsor. The highest point in the parish is Mount Ayr which is 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level. Martha Brae was the parish’s first capital.
Is the southern part of Trelawny a natural reserve?
The southern section of Trelawny is a part of the Cockpit Country, and is uninhabitable. It is therefore a natural reserve for flora and fauna; most of Jamaica’s 27 endemic bird species can be found there, along with yellow snakes, and the giant swallowtail butterfly, the largest butterfly in the western hemisphere.