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Ouaisnes Tower
in Martello Towers
Jersey’s position within sight of France, yet loyal to the English crown, has made her vulnerable through the centuries to coastal attack. The north coast cliffs provided a good measure of protection, but the bays of the west, south and east coasts were too accessible to potential invaders. Coastal defences were a necessity, and they needed frequent updating and repairs.
posted by: Morn Hyland
location: Jersey
date approved: 7/1/2009
last visited: 8/22/2011
NE0.6 km
Portelet Tower (Janvrins Tomb) Jersey
The tower that you see here was built during the 1800's It stands above the Tomb of a sailor.
date approved: 10/20/2008
last visited: 7/20/2009
NW5 km
La Rocco Martello Tower Jersey St Ouens
La Rocco's tower was badly damaged during the Occupation, but it was rebuilt and is now again a landmark in St Ouen's Bay.
date approved: 10/18/2008
last visited: 5/22/2013
NW7.9 km
Lewis Tower
Jersey’s position within sight of France, yet loyal to the English crown, has made her vulnerable through the centuries to coastal attack. The north coast cliffs provided a good measure of protection, but the bays of the west, south and east coasts were too accessible to potential invaders. Coastal defences were a necessity, and they needed frequent updating and repairs. There were several phases in the construction of towers around Jersey’s coasts. The first plan was made by General Conway, t
last visited: 7/14/2010
N8.9 km
Greve de Lecq
last visited: 7/18/2009
