Llewellyn House Relocated, 150-Year-Old Home to Be Restored

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Llewellyn House to Be Preserved Through Public-Private Partnership

7 April 2026 | Press Release |

The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage has partnered with private sector developers and key agencies to preserve and relocate the historic Llewellyn House, a 150-year-old traditional Caymanian home.

The relocation of Llewellyn House took place on Sunday, 5 April 2026, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of Caymanian heritage. The home has since been successfully relocated to the Bobby Thompson Roundabout, where it will be restored to reflect the traditional Caymanian architectural style of its time.

The property where the Llewellyn House was originally located was recently acquired by GT One developers for redevelopment, and the historic house was donated to the people of the Cayman Islands. In collaboration with partners including the Public Works Department (PWD), the National Trust, the Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure (PAHI), FLOW, CUC and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, the Ministry coordinated efforts to safely relocate and preserve the home.

Located on the corner of Elgin Avenue, Llewellyn House has stood for over a century and a half, becoming a recognisable landmark and an important part of Cayman’s built heritage. Its preservation reflects the growing national commitment to protecting Caymanian identity and cultural assets, even as the country continues to develop.

Hon. Isaac Rankine, Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage, said the initiative demonstrates the value of collaboration in safeguarding the Islands’ heritage.

“This partnership represents a meaningful step in preserving our cultural legacy. Llewellyn House is more than a structure, it is a symbol of our history and identity. By working together across the public and private sectors, we are ensuring that future generations can continue to connect with Cayman’s past.”

A representative from the National Trust for the Cayman Islands shared, “While we would have preferred to see the house remain in its original location, we are pleased that the opportunity to save the house was seized by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage and the Developers of the Site, One GT. This relocation ensures the home can continue to be appreciated by the public.”

The relocation effort also highlights increasing public interest in heritage preservation, particularly as redevelopment continues across key areas of Grand Cayman. The project provides reassurance that culturally significant structures can be protected and repurposed, rather than lost.

The successful relocation was carried out with minimal disruption, reflecting strong coordination across all partners agencies.

For updates on the restoration of the Llewellyn House, the public are encouraged to follow the Ministry on Instagram (mysch_cayman) and Facebook (Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage) as well as the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure on Instagram (plahicayman) and on Facebook (Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure) .

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