The British Settlers brought West African slaves onto the island for the purpose of cultivating the land for industry in order to achieve economical and financial gain for Britain.

Heavy rains and rapid winds are habitual to Barbados, due to the islands exposed geographical location to The North Atlantic Ocean.

The coral that surrounds Barbados, was also used in the architecture of the plantation houses specifically because it was readily available and when made into stone, could be used as an integral support framework for the large colonial structures that were being developed.

In Barbados, the European planters built their own housing structures out of materials they could source readily and that were more durable, using architectural methods they already obtained.

Extensions easily fitted within the preexisting rectangular structure of the Chattel, and terraces were also added to the front so as to mimic the Plantation style buildings influenced by Georgian architecture.

[6] The bright colours characteristic of the Chattel House remained in reference to similar design qualities of West African architecture[6] Bridgetown in Barbados is a historic port town that served as a military trade post to the New World for the British Colonial empire.

Originally, the fort was constructed from wood but was later rebuilt with stone to expand and strengthen its structure so that it could meet the demand of its purpose as a military defence of Barbados[4]