Listed building or place reference: BR0105 Historic site reference Property Portelet Tower (La Tour Janvrin) Road name Portelet Bay Parish St. Brelade LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Anglo-Jersey military structure Statement of significance Martello-type tower, 1808. The tower is significant as an integral part of a group of surviving Martello-type towers in Jersey that illustrates the changing political and strategic military history of the Island in the early 19th century. Context n/a External Description In common with other Martello-type towers, Portelet was designed primarily for mounting artillery on the roof platform (an 18-pounder traversing gun). It has a characteristic Martello profile - squat and robust with a battered outer wall of dressed granite. There are no loopholes and very few other openings, the very thick walls themselves providing the main defence. The first floor level door faces landward (away from the direction of attack) and has a specially profiled threshold to enable the original entrance ladder to be withdrawn from above. Inside there is a bombproof vault designed to protect the accommodation for gunners and the small garrison on the main floor. Internal Description n/a Special interest Archaeological,Architectural,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size 2018-03-19 Schedule Listed Building Gade 1 7842 KB Back to search results
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