Woodford Hill, Dominica

It is made up of various sections including Small Farm, Mount Sylvie, Falang, Larieu, Fond Cole, Joe Road, and Big Cedar.

[6] During the mid 19th century, the estate was owned by Charles Leatham who was nicknamed the “sugar king of Dominica”.

[7][8][9] Following emancipation, British slave owners received monetary compensation based on the classification of the individual and level of productivity of the territory.

John Constable, a London West India Merchant, was the awardee of £2875 19s 7d in compensation for the 146 enslaved people of Woodford Hill Estate.

Napier prepared the petition which was signed by an overwhelming majority of the people of Woodford Hill and Wesley.

In 1938, Captain Stebbings consented to allow a small strip of Woodford Hill beach to the Northern side of the bay to be used by the public.

[13][14][15] In 1974, the Dominica Labour Party government, under the leadership of Patrick John, acquired 400 acres of the estate along the coast from Geest Industries and other landowners for the building of an airport and other projects.