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Six Cross Roads, Barbados

Coordinates: 13°07′N 59°29′W / 13.117°N 59.483°W / 13.117; -59.483
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Six Cross Roads is an old village in the Parish of Saint Philip in Barbados.

13°07′N 59°29′W / 13.117°N 59.483°W / 13.117; -59.483

History

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The reason this village was referred to as such is because of the unique six roads it has extending from a central roundabout.[1] Barbados' Highway 5 extends into the area.

The Sunbury Plantation House and Museum is located in Six Cross Roads.[2]

Subdivisions and Hamlets

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Today, the village has been sectioned off and sold for retail and housing purposes.

The village has several amenities, including a post office, Knight's Pharmacy store, Emerald City Supermarket, Shell petrol, BNB (Barbados national bank), Chickmont foods store, and a Chefette.

There are several sections and residential subdivisions, including Blades, Hampton, Highland, Kirtons, and Four Roads.

References

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  1. ^ Whiting, K. (2012). Barbados - Bridgetown & the South. Hunter Publishing, Incorporated. p. 189. ISBN 978-1-58843-964-2. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  2. ^ Fodor's Travel Publications, I. (2008). Fodor's in Focus Barbados and St. Lucia, 1st Edition. Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St Lucia. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-4000-0745-5. Retrieved June 28, 2016.


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