When it was a commonwealth realm, in Barbados, the term crown land extended to all land that is under the control or ownership of The Crown (a.k.a. the Government).Barbados Government: Crown Lands (Vesting and Disposal) – CAP.225, This could also pertain to land seized by the government, (either through eminent domain or due to criminal activity), or toward lands with backed taxes. The term Crown lands had been used in relation to government owned farms, beaches, and other land areas also maintained by the National Housing Corporation. The Government did not allow private ownership of Barbados' of coastal beaches in the country, and all areas below the high-tide watermark in the country were considered specifically as "Crown land".
