JERSEY HERITAGE> HISTORIC BUILDINGS> MUSEUMS

Categories

  • HISTORIC BUILDINGS
  • HOME
  • MUSEUMS

BOOK ONLINE

  • FERRIES TO JERSEY
  • FLIGHTS TO JERSEY
  • HIRE A CAR
  • HOLIDAYS IN JERSEY
  • HOTELS IN JERSEY

EAT & DRINK

  • JERSEY PUBS
  • JERSEY RESTAURANTS

BEACHES IN JERSEY

  • JERSEY BEACHES

SEE & DO

  • ACTIVITIES
  • ATTRACTIONS
  • KIDS STUFF

HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN JERSEY.


Corbiere Lighthouse
Corbiere.

One of the most photographed images of Jersey and if you want to know why, check out this photo .


Elizabeth Castle
St. Aubin's Bay.

Built in the 16th century when Sir Walter Raleigh was Governor of Jersey. The castle is where an exiled Charles II gave a name to an area of land in North America, now known as New Jersey.
You can learn about the history of Elizabeth Castle here.
Open from beginning of April to end of October
Note: Because of it's location access for disabled people is difficult.


Gorey Castle
St. Martin.

Mont Orgueil or as it is known locally, Gorey Castle, is a spectacular 13th Century castle on the east coast of the island.

Gronez Castle
Les Landes, St. Ouen.

In the best supermarket tradition you get three for the price of one here. On the cliffs on the north west coast are the ruins of this 14th century castle. A short stroll futher along the cliffs is an observation tower , built during the Nazi occupation.
Walk a little further along and you will see a rock formation known as Le Pinacle. This rock formation was a site of ritual worship during neolithic times. You can even pick up Neolithic arrow heads on the nearby excavation spoil heap.


Kempt Tower
Les Mielles, St. Ouen's Bay

On the west coast of the island is this Martello Tower built as part of a series of defensive forts to protect the island from Napoleon's forces.
Open during summer months, Kempt Tower is an information point for the adjacent wildlife conservation and countryside management area at Les Mielles.



The Glass Church
Millbrook, St. Lawrence
St. Matthew's Church or as it is popularly known The Glass Church. The glasswork including the font, altar rail, cross and pillars, was created by René Lalique of Paris and is considered to be amongst the finest examples of his work in Europe.
Open all year round.


Comments (1)

JERSEY HERITAGE & HISTORY

  • Grosnez Castle