Ancient monuments Jersey

Starting from Grosnez Castel, a little further south and lost in the Jersey moors, is a needle-shaped rock over 60 meters high called the Pinnacle. It was a place of worship for thousands of years and is believed to date back to 4800 BC. From the point, you can clearly see Sark and Guernsey. A superb view on a sunny day and a great reward after a long walk in a rugged and sea-swept area. The fauna and flora here are superb. Get your walking shoes on!

This dolmen is one of the best preserved on the Island of Jersey, although the burial mound which covered this Neolithic burial site has disappeared. It dates from approximately 4500 BC. The huge flat stone that sits at the end of the chamber (which is actually double, which is very unusual) is thought to weigh over 24 tonnes. It was discovered and excavated between 1839 and 1868. And the dolmen inspired Victor Hugo for his poem Nomen, numen, lumen written in 1855, during his exile in Jersey.

Located at the end of a small winding road, Le Couperon is a burial chamber. Dating from 2400 B.C., this megalithic site is a covered walkway about 7 meters long and surrounded by an enclosure of raised stones (18 pieces supporting covering tables) in the center of which stands a dolmen 8 meters high. This ensemble is in a very good state of conservation. It was discovered in 1868. It can be the object of a nice walk and a beautiful point of view, a little lost in the North-East of Jersey.

The Quétivel Mill is a water mill that was built in the 14th century. It was carefully restored by the National Trust for Jersey in 1978. The restoration of the water wheel has made it a living monument to the island's heritage. It is the last one in operation in Jersey. And what about the decor, which seems to come straight out of a children's book illustration? Charming. All around, the woods and meadows of St. Peter's Valley also invite you to take a delightful bucolic stroll.

Les Monts Grantez is a gallery dolmen in the commune of Saint-Ouen. This megalithic monument has been dated to the Middle Neolithic (between 4000 and 3250 BC). If it has lost its main table, it is still relatively imposing. This dolmen was discovered in 1839 and the excavations date back to 1912. Eight skeletons, animal remains and a beautiful variety of pottery were also found. It is a site with a rather intriguing atmosphere. A beautiful mystical walk in perspective, especially if the fog is of the part.

The dolmen of Mont Ubé is a Neolithic corridor tomb. This dolmen dates back to 4000 BC and was discovered and excavated in 1848. At the time of its discovery, we also found vases, tools, axes, a polished stone pendant and... human bones. It is presented as a gallery passage, with lateral niches in the burial chamber. It is today partially destroyed. But prehistory enthusiasts will have to go there to discover what remains of the dolmen. Notice to the amateurs!