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Stone, iron and mahogany in Port of Spain
According to the National Trust, Stollmeyer’s Castle is built of Laventille quarry stone with decorative cast-iron pillars from Scotland. Elsewhere in the city, Hayes Court has a veranda on three sides, and Holy Trinity Cathedral has a roof supported by carved mahogany hammer beams.
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Laventille stone, pillars from Scotland
The National Trust says Stollmeyer’s Castle is built of Laventille quarry stone with accents of brick and decorative cast-iron pillars from Scotland. It also mentions wooden floors and a hand-crafted staircase.[1]
A veranda on three sides
Hayes Court’s veranda runs along its north, east and south sides, held by cast-iron columns and decorative beams. The National Trust also describes Demerara windows on the west façade.[2]
Carved beams in the roof
Holy Trinity Cathedral at Woodford Square has hammer beams of carved mahogany supporting the roof. Its description also notes six stained-glass windows above the altar.[3]
Good to know
A few clear answers before you explore.
What are Stollmeyer’s Castle’s stone and decorative pillars made of, and where from?
The National Trust says the stone is from Laventille quarry and the decorative cast-iron pillars are from Scotland.[1]
Which sides of Hayes Court have a veranda?
North, east and south, according to the National Trust.[2]
What material forms Holy Trinity Cathedral’s roof beams?
Carved mahogany hammer beams, according to Citizens for Conservation.[3]
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