History of Jersey
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Jersey – the largest of the Channel Islands – has been an island for around 6,000 years. Early inhabitation is evidenced by various neolithic monuments and hoards. In the 10th century, Jersey became p
La Pouquelaye de Faldouet was constructed on a site on the east coast looking across to the Cotentin Peninsula.
Mont Orgueil dominates the small harbour of Gorey and guards Jersey from attack from the French coast opposite
To this day, the tradition that the Bailiff wears red robes remains.
Martello towers were built along the coasts to protect the Island from French attack. Pictured is First Tower on Victoria Avenue.
Mont Orgueil
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Mont Orgueil is a castle in Jersey that overlooks the harbour of Gorey; a port on the east coast of the Island. It is known as Gorey Castle by English-speakers, and the "Old Castle" by Jèrriais-speake
Mount Orgueil from the south
Second World War German range-finding positions were installed into the existing structure to resemble medieval features in order to avoid detection by Allied reconnaissance.
Mont Orguell Castle – view from Gorey quay wall
Mont Orgueil (French: Mount Pride) has guarded Jersey's east coast since the 13th century.