Cheshire Hall is one of the key historical sites in Providenciales. The 200-year-old ruins of this former cotton plantation coexist with modern views of Provo. The ruins of the building have been carefully preserved by the National Trust and offer breathtaking views of the island. Thomas Stubbs left England and came to Providenciales in the early 19th century, where he named his plantation Cheshire Hall in honor of his home county. By 1810, Thomas surrendered and sold the plantation to his brother Wad. The cornerstone laid in ruins is labeled "W. Stubbs 1810" to mark this deal. The plantation existed for about 30 years, until it was destroyed by soil depletion, drought and a hurricane in 1812. Before he died at Grand Turk in 1822, the Stubbs plantation included thousands of acres and 384 slaves. On the night of September 9, 1800, 14 slaves escaped in a small boat. He offered a reward of $ 500 for their return, but there is no report indicating whether they have ever been found.