Listed building or place reference: HE1426 Historic site reference Property Elizabeth Castle & Hermitage Road name La Baie de la Ville (St. Aubins Bay) Parish St. Helier LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Castles and forts Statement of significance The significance of Elizabeth Castle is in its long associations with the history of the States of Jersey and the conflicts between England, France and, latterly, Germany, which are reflected in its fabric, as well as its landscape contribution to St Aubin's Bay and the south coast of the island. The castle is a major monument, combining a great many unique archaeological and architectural features with its special historical significance. Context n/a External Description Originally founded as an Abbey in 1155, the castle site has undergone numerous and extensive alterations and incorporates examples of military architecture and associated structures from the Tudor period to the Second World War. The site now comprises an Upper Ward (containing upper and lower Keeps and associated buildings, including 2 examples of surviving 16th century houses), a Lower Ward (principally C18 barracks, magazines and storehouses set around a parade ground) and an Outer Ward - all connected by a series of gates. The whole is contained within defensive walls that incorporate various batteries, bastions and gun casemates. The Hermitage chapel is situated on a separate rocky outcrop reached via a breakwater. It is believed to have been occupied in the sixth century by the hermit Helibert - who later became St Helier - and a small chapel was built here in the twelfth century. At the base of the rock are the remains of a tri-absidal chapel dating to the ninth or tenth century AD - the oldest ecclesiastical remains in Jersey and the Channel Islands. 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 2017-05-12 Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 1653 KB Back to search results
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