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 L'Etacquerel Battery by Jasen71
L'Etacquerel Battery is thought to have been set up between 1786 and 1790. In 1807 a powder magazine was built nearby. In 1835-36 a lower battery was erected at a cost of 994 pounds by Colonel Lewis (of Tower fame) and Colonel Oldfield.
The entrance to the Fort has in recent years had a steel grill fitted and since then the place has fallen into ruin and is sadly neglected. Leave a Comment
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 Marmotier viewed from the
north by Jasen71
A beautiful destination with fine views of Jersey and France and one of the best benches in the world on which to sit and eat a packed lunch.
At low water they cover an area of about four square kilometres but the sovereignty of this small area has been contested between Jersey and France with the issue finally being settled at the International Court of Justice at The Hague in the 1950's in Jersey's favour. During the summer of 1993 French nationals lowered the Jersey flag and raised the Tricolour, stirring memories of the turbulent past.
There is an enormous difference in appearance when viewed at high and low tide. The low water panorama with its sand banks and isolated pools stretching to the west in is in complete contrast to high water when the streams run fast around the southern end of Marmotier and there are just a few isolated rocks poking their heads above the water level.
On a warm summers evening as the sun dips towards the horizon behind Jersey there can be few better places to be.
Les Ecrehous can be just as rewarding a place to be on a winters day. On a bitterly cold January day it is unlikely that there will be anybody else on the reef, the peace and quiet shared with the wintering birds such as Brent Geese, Red Breasted Mergansers and Herons. During the summer there are several pairs of Terns nesting the area and care has to be exercised especially if walking close to Blanche Ile, not to disturb these delightful birds of the sea whilst they are on their nests. The bird life can be extremely varied and it is surprising what species can turn up. For example in 1984 an Icterine Warbler and an Ortolan Bunting were ringed on the reef. A pair of binoculars are essential pieces of equipment for any ornithologist. Leave a Comment
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 Green Island by Jasen71
All around the island are reminders of past inhabitants dating back to prehistoric times, and Green Island is no exception.
This is an important archaeological site as 18 box-like graves (some still with human remains) were discovered on top of this mound dating back to neolithic times.
Sadly now coastal erosion threatens the very existence of this local landmark.
Green Island has a carpark and a cafe nearby. Leave a Comment
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 Noirmont by Jasen71Leave a Comment
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On a headland, on the northwest of the Island in the country parish of St Ouen on the Les Landes common stands Grosnez Castle, thought to have been built in the 13th or14th centuries. The castle is a ruin, but stands boldly on guard against the French terror that used to raid and pillage the Isle of Jersey hundreds of years ago (last attack 1781). It is said that many of the farmers walls and field boundries clos by have many of the castles stones!? The natural beauty of the common is second to none in the island, and you can see the other channel isles from this spot... Leave a Comment
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 Tomb of Capt Janvrin by Jasen71
There is a sad story attached to this island:
The tower that you see here was built as a defense against French attack during the 1800s, but it stands above the tomb of a sailor called Philip Janvrin. On returning to the island from a trip to Nantes in the year 1721, Janvrin and his crew were not allowed to land, for fear that they might be infected with the plague that was afflicting the people of that area of France.
They where ordered to stay in quarantine on their ship in the nearby Belcroute Bay. It's not known whether the crew were actually suffering from the plague, but sadly poor Janvrin died and his widow was still not allowed to bring his body ashore. Permission was finally given for his body to be interred on 'Ile au Guerdain' , so that he would be within sight of his St. Brelade home. Leave a Comment
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 Bucket and Spade Brigade by Jasen71
Its has a sheltered position on the south west of the island which makes it warmer than some of the other island bays and the gently sloping white sands provide an ideal location for water sports.
Opportunities to hire all the paraphernalia associated with a day at the beach (sun loungers, umbrellas etc.) are available all along the bay and there are plenty of small shops, cafes, hotels and restaurants right by the promenade that hugs the sea wall.
There are also three large hotels located here. Leave a Comment
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 The Northern coastline by Bushman23
Greve de Lecq & Les Reuses are my particular favourites, with a clifftop walk between them. The Cliff walk starts at Plemont bay, which itself is also very pleasant Leave a Comment
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 Hey we got company tonight! by Jasen71Leave a Comment
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 Fore! by Jasen71
Harry Vardon was the most famous Jersey sportsman that ever lived,. He was a golfer that dominated the sport at the turn of the 20th century, and the grip he used although not invented by him was to be called the "Vardon grip"
Major Championships:
7
• U.S. Open: 1900
• British Open: 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914
1870-1937 born on May 9 Leave a Comment
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