Hughes Estate
The Hughes Estate was a moderate to large 18-19th century sugar plantation located on the northern coast of Anguilla, B.W.I., between Lower South Hill and Long Bay Village. A study of ceramic sherds collected from the surface of the property by Desmond Nicholson in 1985 reveal an estimated period of occupancy from 1775-1825, with a median occupancy date of 1800. Historical documents such as the 1794 Will of John Hughes Snr., as well as architectural analsysis support Desmond's dating of the site.
The Hughes Estate Archaeological Research Project will continue this research through of sub-terranian excavations to date and identify the function of site structures as well as learn about daily life at Hughes Estate.
The primary goal of the archaeological project is to learn about histories of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at Hughes Estate.