I took two different shots of the tower: the top one is the whole thing and the middle one is the inside of the bell hole. I didn't get to ring it though.

"The bell tower at Romney Manor was used to control the daily lives of slaves. The sound of the bell was heard throughout the day.

It was used to signal key moments such as the start of the day's work, time to return from the fields at the end of the day and time to go to sleep.

Because of their symbolism, most bell towers were destroyed at the time of emancipation. At this time however, the Earl of Romney was regarded as a more benevolent owner.

This consideration was, as a result of his efforts, at the time of emancipation, to release his slaves immediately. Other owners chose to prolong the status quo by implementing a further four years of "apprenticeship".

As a result the bell tower at Romney Manor is the only perfectly preserved bell tower left standing in St. Kitts."