Flat Bridge, located in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica, stands as a significant historical and architectural landmark. While the exact date of its construction is uncertain, historical records confirm its existence post-1724. Edward Long’s History of Jamaica (1774) provides a detailed description of the bridge, highlighting its flat design, composed of planks on a timber framework. This...

The Historic Cast Iron Bridge in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is a significant piece of engineering and an iconic Jamaican landmark. Spanning the Rio Cobre River at the eastern end of Spanish Town, the bridge features cut-stone abutments supporting its cast iron superstructure, measuring 81 feet long and 15 feet wide. Erected in 1801 at a cost of four thousand pounds, it is the oldest cast iron bridge of...