Ouaisnes Tower
Posted by: Morn Hyland
N 49° 10.000 W 002° 11.105
30U E 559405 N 5446303
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.
Waymark Code: WM6PFD
Location: Jersey
Date Posted: 07/01/2009
Views: 18
The original first floor doorway is intact but an additional later doorway on the ground floor has been blocked and rendered. The tower is in private possession.
The tower has been painted red on the seaward side as a navigation mark.
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ratings:
Condition of Building: Derelict
Parking: Not Listed
Location: Not listed
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