Listed building or place reference: HE1081 Historic site reference Property English Harbour & French Harbour Road name Harbour Parish St. Helier LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Maritime structure Statement of significance Jersey has a long maritime history and the most significant buildings that illustrate those seafaring traditions are of public and heritage importance. One of the most characteristic features of maritime Jersey is its small historic harbours, which also rank as some of the Island's greatest architectural and engineering achievements. The area of listing encompasses the structure of the English & French Harbours, South Pier, La Folie Quay and the seawall of Merchants Wharf (Commercial Buildings) - defined to the rear by the Merchants Wall. Also included are the associated 18th / 19th century structures that contribute to the significance and character of the tidal harbour site including the various slipways and small ancillary features of historical value such as the C18 cannon bollards and 1820s signal lamp. The area of tidal harbour enclosed within the harbour structures is also significant because of its integral value to the character and setting of the harbour. Other buildings of architectural and historical interest within the harbour area are listed separately - namely La Folie Inn, South Pier House, Les Barraques and the old Life Boat Station. Context n/a External Description The structures forming the old harbour comprise the walls of the English and French Harbours, La Folie Quay, South Pier and Merchants Wharf. The form of construction of the harbour works is similar throughout, from early C18 to 1814. All walls are faced with random coursed granite stonework, dry-jointed and founded on rock. Along the south side of English Harbour, records indicate that a stone graving slipway was constructed c1860 - now buried below silting. Internal Description n/a Special interest 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 09/06/2015 ILAP Notices Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 1.13 MB Back to search results
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