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Jersey Landmarks and Jersey Monuments
(Jersey, Channel Islands, British Isles)



There are many eye-catching landmarks and important monuments all over Jersey, ranging from natural coastal sights, to imposing man-made structures, often relating to the wartime German occupation of the island. Some of Jersey's most scenic and historical landmarks include Elizabeth Castle, La Corbiere Lighthouse and the hard-to-miss Mont Orgueil Castle.

Close to Elizabeth Castle and constructed as long ago as the 1540s, St. Aubin's Fort stands proudly next to the harbour at St. Aubin's Bay, where historically they both provided invaluable protection to this part of Jersey. Another noteworthy landmark on Jersey is Grosnez Castle is a spectacular ruined structure believed to date back to the 14th century.




Jersey Landmarks and Monuments: Mont Orgueil Castle - Gorey, St. Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands, CI
Tel: +44 01534 853292
One of the most iconic landmarks on Jersey, Mont Orgueil Castle was constructed at the beginning of the 13th century, when it played an important part in the island's defence. Extremely photogenic, Mont Orgueil Castle regularly appears on tourism literature and presides over Gorey Beach. This castle is highly regarded throughout the British Isles, where it ranks amongst the best preserved structures of its kind.
Jersey landmark open: March to November, daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Jersey landmark admission: charge, concessions

Jersey Landmarks and Monuments: Elizabeth Castle - St. Aubin's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands, CI
Tel: +44 01534 723971
Elizabeth Castle is a prominent local landmark in Jersey and occupies a scenic spot on a rock inlet, within St. Aubin's Bay. Dating back to the latter part of the 16th century, Elizabeth Castle is an interesting and eye-catching fortress, actually named after England's Queen Elizabeth I. Today, the castle is home to a series of exhibitions, which clearly illustrate and explain the history of the fortress itself. Listen out for the daily firing of the castle's cannon, which takes place daily at midday.
Jersey landmark open: March to November, daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Jersey landmark admission: charge, concessions

Jersey Landmarks and Monuments: La Corbiere Lighthouse - Corbiere, St. Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands, CI
Regularly photographed by tourists, La Corbiere Lighthouse stands close to St. Brelade's Bay and is of great historical significance, being Britain's very first lighthouse built with reinforced concrete. Completed in the 1870s, La Corbiere Lighthouse remains in almost pristine condition and became fully automated some 100 years later. The landmark lighthouse measures almost 20 metres / 66 feet in height and its strong beams can reach approximately 59 km / 18 miles on a clear night.
Jersey landmark open: daily, seasonal variations
Jersey landmark admission: charge, concessions

Jersey Landmarks and Monuments: St. Aubin's Fort - St. Aubin's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands, CI
Exploring St. Aubin's Fort comes highly recommended and the structure can be reached on foot, by simply walking across the wet sand at the time of low tide. St. Aubin's Fort is extremely close to the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club and can be viewed by many nearby harbourfront restaurants, where it adds great character to the coastline.
Jersey landmark open: daily, seasonal variations
Jersey landmark admission: charge, concessions

Jersey Landmarks and Monuments: Grosnez Castle - Grosnez, St. Ouen, Jersey, Channel Islands, CI
The ancient landmark of Grosnez Castle is to be found in the St. Ouen area of western Jersey, where its remains enjoy a cliff-top setting. Constructed using locally quarried granite, Grosnez Castle is owned and maintained by the Jersey Heritage Trust and is next to the ceremonial rock, Le Pinacle, which towers around 200 metres / 656 feet in height and has been a place of worship for literally thousands of years.
Jersey landmark open: daily, seasonal variations
Jersey landmark admission: charge, concessions

 
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