The name originates with the gaelic Duin- ("dark") vale. I don't know why this should be appropriate because the valley is actually wide and not dark at all. Maybe there were formerly a lot of trees which gave shade??
Click on any area for close-up
 |
Duanvale has an active Citizens' Association, led by Mr Vaston
Christie assisted by Mr Palmer. They can be contacted c/o Duanvale
P.O or at Mr Christie's bar.
|
| There are a number of churches in the community: Two of the older churches are shown below. | |
 |
The Fraserville Methodist Church in Duanvale, founded 1880, was apparently named after one of the founders, Mr Fraser. The "-ville" is for decoration. Notice the separate bell tower: this is common in Jamaica because earthquakes toppled too many of the early towers onto the main body of church. Notice also the flooded sinkhole in the foreground: Duanvale is very close to the water table. |
 |
The Trittonville Baptist Church was built in 1894 and has a different solution to the bell tower problem.The tower is very short and stubby and is solidly linked to a corner of the main structure. This church is named for the former Rev. Tritton; once again, the "-ville" is for decoration. |
|
Back to |
Back to |