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Cottle Church

Nevis
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Ranked #11 of 35 attractions in Nevis
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: The ruins of Cottle Church are off the main road at Round Hill Estate, in the woods, in the northern part of the island of Nevis, not far from the... more »
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Saugerties, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

A piece of history that should not be missed.The ruins of this old church are quite beautiful. There are plaques with some information, but do wish there was a little more.

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Fort Worth, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Well worth stopping by to get a glimpse of the history in Nevis. Former plantation owner built this Church for his everyone on the plantation to attend.

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Suva, Fiji
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

A beautiful serene setting off the road near the airport is only part of the reason to go and visit the Cottle Church. The other reason is the tremendous history associated with this landmark. The first Church in the Caribbean where those of European and African descent worshiped side-by-side, it was built by a wealthy plantation owner. When we lived... More

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Newton Abbot
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Visiting the Cottle Church was moving. Cottle Church was the first in which slaves and free people worshiped together. Although ruined the church was atmospheric and there were good information boards.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

We were taken to Cottle Church as a friend took us on a quick tour of the island. It is a place where people (and he – we hope) get married. It is just a few walls and arches but a charming place for a photograph. The history is interesting as it is the first place that black and white... More

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atlanta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

Make sure you do a tour of the island and make this one of your stops. Lots of great history. This church was open to all people of the island.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

This is the most peaceful and serene location on the island. You can feel the history as soon as you set foot inside the grounds of the church. There is lots of information to read about the history of the church and slavery. Anyone that is truly interested in the history of Nevis should visit this site!

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

Good signage at this ruin will tell you about the history. If you are going to Mount Nevis for a meal, it is worth a stop.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

We loved Cottle Church. If you are following the Heritage Trail, this is worth the stop. The Church was the first on the island to accept people of all color. It has been lovingly preserved and is easy to get to.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This is a very unique historical place to visit while you are at Nevis. Take a hike with a group or rent a vehicle and bring your camera!

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