Brereton, Barbados

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Brereton is a village in Saint Philip Parish in Barbados. The Brereton name started with a John Brereton who traveled to Barbados in 1654. Brereton is situated nearby to Bentleys.

13°07′N59°30′W / 13.117°N 59.500°W / 13.117; -59.500

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