rio nuevo battle site heritage park & museum

Called in on spec whilst driving past and found the site closed. Fortunately there are contact numbers on gate. Called and the first contact was on holiday abroad but said house opposite had someone with key, if they were in. They were not. Called second contact number and was told that it would be possible to visit next day. Fortunately we were staying close by and next day it was indeed open. Two friendly older gents were in attendance and one of us gave us a short guided tour. There is not a lot there but it is still interesting.

When our EXCELLENT private Tour guide - Glenroy Johnson - took us on a tour Ocho Rios and surrounding area, we were so sad to see that much of the battlefield is being used for housing - BIG houses. I was very upset to see a very important part of Jamaican History being used residential properties. Is there no way that the Government could preserve such an integral part of their heritage?