Constant Spring, Jamaica

Constant Spring
Constant Spring is located in Jamaica
Constant Spring
Constant Spring
Location within Jamaica
Coordinates: 18°03′04.8″N 76°47′35.9″W / 18.051333°N 76.793306°W / 18.051333; -76.793306
CountryJamaica
CityKingston
ParishSt Andrew
EstablishedQ
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)

Constant Spring is a residential neighbourhood in the north of Kingston, Jamaica.

Constant Spring plantation

Constant Spring plantation was one of the Regimental Plantations. It was developed by Lt.-Colonel Henry Archibold during the military occupation following the English invasion of Jamaica. Commander William Brayne described it as "one of the best plantations in the island".: 136 

Constant Spring is referred to in a string of mid-1970s songs, Trinity's "Three Piece Suit", Lee Perry and Junior Dread's "Sufferer's Heights", and Althea and Donna's "Uptown Top Ranking". Later, it is referenced in Yellowman's "Mr. Chin".

References

  1. ↑ Otremba, Eric (2012). "Enlightened Institutions: Science, Plantations, and Slavery in the English Atlantic, 1626-1700". University Digital Conservancy. University of Minnesota.