Eltham House

Eltham Great House, originally known as the Eltham and Bonham Spring Estates, was a major sugar, rum, pimento and livestock-producing property from the 18th to early 20th centuries. It was initially owned by Jospeh Price and was later owned by the Moncrieffe family who was a wealthy and influential figure in St. Ann who represented free people of color during and after slavery. His descendants continued his legacy by serving in the Jamaican Assembly.

In the 20th century, the estate was acquired by Sir Thomas Roxburgh who was a respected public servant and Custos of St. Ann. He transformed the estate into a cattle and coconut operation. In 1940, the property was transferred to the government and became the Eltham Training Centre that currently offers agricultural and management training for over 70 years.

The Great House retains the 18th and 19th century features, including a wraparound verandah, cut stone lower level, timber upper floor, gabled roof, original sash windows and defensive loopholes.